Eighth Grade ELA Teacher Resume Example
Innovative ELA teacher offering 34 years of experience in public schools. Encouraging students to perform at their best and promoting positive classroom culture. Pursuing position within great school district.
Multi-talented ELA teacher consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity.
Dedicated ELA teacher with excellent references and more than 34 years of experience in public schools. Effective in driving students to work hard while boosting positive classroom culture. Seeking teaching position within great district.
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Albuquerque Public Schools – Albuquerque , NM
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Taught ELA subject matter to 120-150 students yearly on information compiled from multiple sources, including textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of ELL and SPED students requiring extra support.
- Used most recently Infinite Campus to upload all student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Implemented new technologies, including SmartBoard, I-pads, and Chromebooks into classroom, which boosted understanding of subject matter.
- Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into literary concepts.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Assisted 8-18 children per station during small-group learning periods.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Smart Board.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Prepared instruction materials including copying, construction of bulletin boards, grading work and setting up work areas.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
Education First – Saint Louis , MO
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Instructed up to 22 students individually and in groups on reading and math subjects.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
Cordell Public Schools – City , STATE
- Planned coursework to introduce students to pieces of important literature.
- Devised and implemented course instructional plans to teach students about ELA while meeting or exceeding district standards.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for all students and visitors.
- Tracked student progress using exams and weekly graded assignments, keeping detailed notes and working with students to identify and rectify issues.
- Coordinated theme days for classes to encourage interest in reading, resulting in significant increase in reading scores.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University - City, State
Southwestern Oklahoma State University - City
Consistent high test scores
Staff Development Committee and Chairperson
North Central Conference Presenter
Comprehensive Local Education Plan Committee
State Reading Test Contributor
Data Recognition Corporation training in testing development
CMS Quiz Bowl Founder and Coach
Sunshine Committee Founder and Chairperson
Contributor of Nation-wide SIPs for NCA
Chair of CMS's School Improvement Plan
Extensive College Board Pre-AP Training
Literacy First training with Linda Powers
Teaching Struggling Readers training with Kylene Beers
Extensive Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) with Hope Alvarez
Understanding Poverty training with Ruby Payne
Teacher Mentor
Teacher Candidate Mentor
Student Teacher Mentor
Tour Director for students and adults to NYC, Boston, and Washington D.C. for thirteen years
Clinton Middle School Teacher of the Year in 2001, 2008, 2014
1993 Oklahoma Quiz Bowl Coach of the Year
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School Attended
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Job Titles Held:
- Eighth Grade ELA Teacher
- First Grade Teacher
- English Teacher
Degrees
- Master of Science : Elementary Education , 05/1988
Bachelor of Science : Physical Education and English , 1979
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