Focused teacher passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Energetic Academic professional driven to promote student learning outcomes through engaging curriculum and innovative teaching techniques. Well-versed in coordinating in-class instruction, activities and exams to reinforce core concepts and gauge student comprehension. Attentive to individual student requirements with expertise in adapting to varied learning modalities.
Skills
Play-Based Learning
Multimedia Instruction
Materials Sourcing
Student-Centered Learning
Individualized Learning Plans
Verbal and Written Communication
Class Management
Conflict Resolution
Student Needs Assessments
Lesson Planning
Differentiated Instruction
Teaching Certification- Applied for the Emergency COVID 19 Certification while i finish state testing.
Experience
04/2022 to Current
4th Grade TeacherAdventist Health Nw – Paradise, CA,
Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
Organized supplies and art and musical resources to foster creative and welcoming classroom environment.
Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
Created collaborative environment in classroom where students worked together to support everyone's learning.
Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
Embraced teaching children of diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
Utilized diverse teaching methods to address curriculum objectives.
Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
03/2020 to Current
Lead Childcare TeacherBensenville School District – Bensenville, IL,
Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
Observed children to record development.
Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
Planned and led games, reading and activities for groups of 10 children.
Kept records of over 10 students' progress, detailing behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth.
Introduced groups of 10 toddlers to multisensory activities through music, dance and stories to encourage exploration and spark curiosity.
Updated rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols to clarify and share with 1-2-year-old students.
Organized diverse learning and play activities for classroom of 10 students.
Inventoried classroom supplies and budgeted for new classroom tools to enhance learning.
Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
Participated in professional development activities annually.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
10/2021 to 02/2022
Kindergarten Classroom TeacherNorth Country Academy – Chicago, IL,
Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
Implemented focused lessons for reading readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.
Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
Improved students' reading independence using methodical sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and strategies for decoding by sounding out words.
Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
Taught children ages 5 to 6 basic reading and alphabetical skills.
Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
Integrated technology into lesson plans.
Developed assessments to test student growth.
09/2021 to 02/2022
Student TeacherAfton Elementary School – City, STATE,
Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
Attended and contributed to staff meetings.
Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
Supervised children in classroom, on playground and during brief teacher absences.
Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
Studied lesson plan impact and made changes to methods to increase learning.
Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
Worked one-on-one with struggling students to raise GPAs.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Coordinated successful student organization events and activities.
Collaborated with parents to discuss and find solutions to student behaviors and needs.
Worked with mentor teacher to plan instructional goals and lesson activities covering required topics.
Attended required staff meetings, workshops and school functions.
Worked with main classroom instructor to devise creative activities for students.
Adopted different strategies for managing classroom environments and maintaining student discipline.
Assisted classroom teacher with preparing, typing, copying and filing learning materials.
Kept classroom neat, clean and well-organized, enabling students and teachers to quickly find needed materials.
Collaborated with classroom teacher on grading and feedback for students' assignments, tests and projects.
Delivered clear, comprehensive instructions to support classwork and projects.
Education and Training
Expected in 12/2021
Master of Science: Unified Early Childhood Education Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ GPA:
Expected in 05/2015
Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education Keuka College - Keuka Park, NY GPA:
Expected in 06/2011
High School Diploma: Salamanca Junior/Senior High School - Salamanca, NY GPA:
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