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ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Summary

Dedicated, resourceful, and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every student. An accommodating and versatile individual with the talent to develop inspiring hands-on lessons that will capture a child's imagination and breed success. Aptitude to remain flexible, ensuring that every child's learning styles and abilities are addressed. Superior interpersonal and communication skills to foster meaningful relationships with students, staff, and parents.

Highlights
  • Certified in Early Childhood Education
  • Schedule creation and maintenance
  • Arts and crafts aptitude
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Calm and patient
  • Arkansas Teaching Certificate with Early Childhood Education endorsement
  • Critical thinker
  • Title I knowledge
  • Curriculum development
  • IEPs knowledge
  • Decisive
  • Learning assessments
  • Differentiated instruction specialist
  • Flexible and adaptive
Experience
Elementary Teacher
August 2013 to CurrentHot Springs Community School － Hot Springs, AR
  • Responsible for planning curriculum for elementary students from first to sixth grades.
  • Modified plans for students who are learning disabled, dyslexic, on the Autism Spectrum, and ADHD.
  • Referred students for OT, PT and counseling as needed.
  • I have worked extensively with OT, PT, and counselors to plan accommodations for special needs students.
  • Planned monthly outings for elementary students and scheduled parent/teacher conferences.
  • Assisted in planning playground facility. Chose equipment based on occupational therapy needs of the students.
Director
June 2008 to November 2012Linden Street Child Care Center － Hot Springs, AR
  • Responsible for writing and meeting the needs of several grants including ABC grant totaling over $400,000
  • Presented or scheduled workshops to meet needs of teaching staff
  • Gained Better Beginnings status
  • Integrated outdoor learning activities to accompany curriculum
  • Re-designed playground area to incorporate natural materials
  • Actively engaged students through the use of diverse manipulatives, guest speakers, and field trips.
  • Developed thematic units to enhance curriculum
  • Oversaw construction of interior to add classroom space and meet ABC and licensing standards
  • Incorporated use of sign language program in infant classrooms
  • Developed a curriculum that began in infant room and culminated with the four year old ABC classroom
  • Integrated technology into preschool classrooms
  • Collaborated with community resources
  • Member of AR Early Childhood Association - 2008-2012
  • Attended AECA Conferences - 2008-2012
  • Advisory Committee Member for NPCC Early Childhood Education Program
First Grade Teacher
August 2004 to June 2008Mountain Pine School District － Mountain Pine, AR
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced reading skills through the use of children's literature, reader's theater and story time.
  • Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.
Education
Master of Science : Special Education, 2015Arkansas State University － Jonesboro, ARGPA: GPA: 4.0

Member of Golden Key Club

3.75 GPA

Coursework in Special Education

Bachelor of Science : Early Childhood Education, 2004Henderson State University － Arkadelphia, AR

Member of Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society

3.25 GPA

Coursework in Early Childhood Development and Child Psychology

Interests
  • Assistant youth leader at Rock Springs Baptist Church
  • Member of Leadership Search Committee at Rock Springs Baptist Church
  • Music Director for vacation bible school at Rock Springs Baptist Church
  • Assist when needed at Lake Hamilton Optimist Club
  • Enjoy lake activities, fishing, gardening, and walking with my dog.
  • Enjoy watching my children play sports (cheerleading, basketball, football, softball, etc.)
  • Love to re-purpose or refurbish old items

Skills
  • Ability to find a variety of techniques to assist student with special needs
  • Enthusiastic people person
  • Great organizational skills
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Hot Springs Community School
  • Linden Street Child Care Center
  • Mountain Pine School District

School Attended

  • Arkansas State University
  • Henderson State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Elementary Teacher
  • Director
  • First Grade Teacher

Degrees

  • Master of Science : Special Education , 2015
    Bachelor of Science : Early Childhood Education , 2004

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