Enthusiastic educator, effective at providing quality instruction and fostering a positive learning environment for all students. Equipped with well-developed leadership and communication skills, which easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration.
Highlights
Key Qualifications Currently hold a valid Florida Educator Certificate K-6 (willing to certify in other areas).
ESOL Endorsed Working towards ESE hours for renewal
Plan and instruct each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.
Incorporate learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction.
Develop and conduct inter-grade activities.
Implement technological approaches to subject material.
Research educational resources on the Internet, and assist with information retrieval. Computer Skills
Title I familiarity
Standardized testing techniques
Decisive
Discovery Education familiarity
Mediation and advocacy talent
Flexible and adaptive
Critical thinker
Microsoft OfficeĀ®, Microsoft Word/Excel
Some System installations; terminal/printer operations
Education
The Evergreen State CollegeOlympia, WAExpected in 2007 ā āBachelor of Arts:Elementary Education - GPA:
Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education The Evergreen State College, Olympia WA 2007
Broward Community CollegePembroke Pines, FLExpected in 1999 ā āAssociate of Arts: - GPA:
Associate of Arts Degree Broward Community College, Pembroke Pines, FL 1999
Coursework in Early Childhood Development and Child Psychology
Certifications
Florida Educator Certificate (renewal 2016)
ESOL Endorsement
Glasser Certification (Reality Therapy)
Choosing Excellence Certification
Experience
Chicago Public Schools - 4th/5th Grade Teacher Chicago, IL, 07/2009 - Current
August 2009-August 2012 4th Grade
August 2012-June 2013 5th Grade Self-Contained (semi-loop)
August 2013-2014 4th Grade Self-Contained
August 2015-Current 5th Grade Self-Contained (semi-loop)
Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
Taught after-school tutoring programs.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
Encouraged parents to take an active role in their child's education.
Bensenville School District - Kindergarten Teacher Bensenville, IL, 07/2008 - 05/2009
Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Attended Beginning Teacher Program as required by County and State
Altha Public School - Para-Educator, ESE City, STATE, 07/2008 - 05/2009
Responsible for all duties expected of a Professional Educator
Attend workshops and Professional Development Programs as required
Aided student in areas of task and behavior management
Monitored daily progress of student
Aided in the development of mainstream social skills as well as daily skills
Olympia School District - Substitute Teacher, K - 8th City, STATE, 08/2006 - 05/2007
Managed classrooms of 15 to 25 students during the absence of assigned teachers.
W.R. Tolar School - Paraprofessional 1st Grade ESE City, STATE, 01/1 - 01/1
Developed lesson plans and instructed students on a daily basis
Maintained knowledge of student's Individualized Education Plan and assisted in attainment of set goals
Improved social skills and learning abilities of students
Provided computer instruction on a daily basis for elementary students
Assisted students with attainment of set CCC goals
Worked with other technology staff updating systems
Instructed five students with various disabilities
Developed lesson plans and prepared learning materials based on needs and abilities of individual students
Maintained knowledge of student's Individualized Education Plan and assisted in attainment of set goals
Increased functional reading and math skills in each student
Aided in the development of mainstream social skills as well as daily skills
Annunciation - Pre-Kindergarten 3 Year Old City, STATE, 05/1999 - 2000
Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
Managed classrooms of 20 students
Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
Annunciation Catholic School - Kindergarten ParaProfessional City, STATE, 07/1997 - 05/1999
Created Weekly Progress Report for students
On occasion Co-Taught various lessons
Managed classroom of 25 to 30 students during the absence of assigned teacher.
Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.
Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and immediately incorporated feedback.
Affiliations
National Education Association
NEAF Grant School Contact
Skills
Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Data Driven Instruction
Understanding of Quality Expectations within the District
Understanding of Intrinsic Motivation and Accountability
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