5Th Grade Math Teacher Resume Example Mckinney Independent School District

5TH GRADE MATH TEACHER

Summary

Dedicated educator with 12 years of teaching experience, committed to creating stimulating, encouraging and supportive learning experiences for all students.. Students' needs are met through individualized instruction that appeals to learning styles and interests. Technology is implemented into lessons, to engage students and make learning relevant.

Highlights

Texas Teaching Certificate with GT and ESL Endorsements
Urban Public School Experience
Created Class Website with Student Resources Class-Specific News
Title I Knowledge and Experience

Curriculum Development
IEP Implementation and Knowledge
Communication through Social Media Outlets
Assessment of Learning Through Non-traditional Methods

Accomplishments

Founded and led comprehensive after school enrichment programs at Wolford Elementary School and Thomas Haley Elementary School including the "5th Grade Science Initiative," "The Math Club," and Remedial Math TAKS "Camps"
Led tutoring program for students who failed state standardized tests to improve test scores with a 99% passing rate
Designed and conducted professional development workshop in mathematical problem-solving for annual CAMT Conference
Consistently achieved highest standardized test scores within grade level.
Math Point for Wolford Elementary School in MISD.
5th Grade Team Leader at Thomas Haley Elementary School in IISD.

Experience

5th Grade Math Teacher08/2007 to 05/2011McKinney Independent School DistrictMcKinney, TX

Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as direct-teach, discussions, demonstrations, cooperative learning, jigsawing, and inquiry.
Incorporated technology in daily lessons to engage students
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.
Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health problems in students and followed up with parents.
Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.
Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs.
Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on their child's academic performance.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems.
Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons to promote learning and student engagement.
Contributed ideas at staff meetings each month.
Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and volunteers.
Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance.
Took appropriate disciplinary measures when students misbehaved.
Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and district wide curriculum standards.
Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and immediately incorporated feedback.
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.
Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.
Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences.
Encouraged students to explore issues in their lives and in the world around them.
Encouraged parents to take an active role in their child's education.
Attended First Steps workshop and coached peers in the latest developments in Mathematics.

Self Contained 5th Grade Classroom Teacher08/2002 to 05/2007Irving Independent School DistrictIrving, TX

All responsibilities listed above as well as the following: Employed a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction textual materials to encourage students to read independently.
Enhanced reading skills through the use of children's literature, reader's theater and story time.
Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics.
Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.

Middle School Classroom Teacher08/2001 to 05/2002Irving Independent School DistrictIrving, TX

6th Grade Remedial Reading Teacher/7th Grade Reading Teacher.
Same responsibilities as previously.listed

Education

Master of Science: Education/Mathematics2009Stephen F. Austin State UniversityNacogdoches, TX

The Teaching of Mathematics

Bachelor of Science: Academic Studies Reading Education2001Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TXAcademic Studies Reading Education

Skills

Leadership Skills - Math Point Person, Speaker at CAMT Conference, 5th Grade Team Leader, Facilitator of STEPS Program
Communication Skills - Parent/Teacher Conferences, Relay Important District Information to Coworkers, Create Grade Level Newsletters
Technologically Astute - Familiar with all Standard Software Applications for Both PC and Mac Operating Systems
Creativity - Design Fun and Engaging Lesson Plans

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

McKinney Independent School District
Irving Independent School District

School Attended

Stephen F. Austin State University
Sam Houston State University

Job Titles Held:

5th Grade Math Teacher
Self Contained 5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Middle School Classroom Teacher

Degrees

Master of Science : Education/Mathematics 2009
Bachelor of Science : Academic Studies Reading Education 2001

5th Grade Math Teacher Resume Example

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