Skilled and accomplished Elementary Teacher, highly effective at providing a rigors learning experience for individual students, using Universally Designed plans based on student's needs, curriculum, goals, subject matter and community, while building professional growth for the Elementary levels.
Skills
Strong communicator
Creative lesson planning
Technology Mentor
Technology integration
Instructional best practices
Self-motivated
DIBELS knowledge
Google Certified Teacher
MTSS Team
Friendly personality
Team collaboration
Classroom Management
Standardized tests
Behavioral improvements
Safety awareness
Dyslexia Certification
Work History
08/2022 to Current
Fourth Grade Elementary TeacherShady Side Academy – Pittsburgh, PA, Cave Creek, AZ
Fourth Grade Team Leader
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Managed 29 students per day delivering differentiated instruction to meet needs of all learners.
Implemented flexible seating to promote responsible students in comfortable learning environment.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
08/2018 to 06/2022
First Grade TeacherArchdiocese Of Chicago, Office Of Catholic Schools – Chicago, IL, Ventura, CA
Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss academic needs of students
Incorporated Canvas technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons. Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social and citizenship skills
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
Assessed student learning progress and grasp of material with routine tests, standardized examinations, small/whole group activities
Implemented strategies to improve behavior of class and individual students
Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement for 26 students. (Flexible Seating)
Implemented/collaborated UDL strategies within classroom and site wide
Supported families and colleagues with Distance Learning
Taught 26 students lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
08/2014 to 06/2018
Fifth Grade TeacherWayne Resa – Detroit, MI,
Instructed 28 students individually and in groups
Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress
Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet
Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards and on field trips
Planned/implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines
Completed/filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs
Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
Assessed students' reading levels using DIBELS Next and Leveled Reading Passages
Enforced the school's student discipline code to deal with problem situations
Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a diverse range of abilities
08/2015 to 06/2016
Fourth Grade TeacherVentura Unified School District – City, STATE,
Created and implemented grade appropriate lesson plans for English Language Arts and Social Studies
School Site Technology Mentor: attended bi-monthly district meetings and helped trouble shoot technology needs on campus
Worked collaboratively with fourth grade team teachers
Instructed up to 30 students individually and in groups
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and Internet
Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines
Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs
Created enjoyable and interesting learning environment for 30 students each year
Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in field
Assessed students' reading levels using DIBELS Next and Leveled Reading Passages
Preserved confidentiality of student records and information at all times
Took part in professional organizations and continuing education courses
Developed students' computer and technology skills through demonstrations and practice
Created classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others
Education
Expected in 09/2019 to to
Master of Education: National University - La Jolla, CA GPA:
Graduated with 3.6 GPA
Specialization in Best Practices
Expected in 12/2010 to to
Graduate School: National University - La Jolla, CA GPA:
Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential.
Expected in 2006 to to
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Studies Cal State University - Hayward, CA, GPA:
Hayward State Emphasis in Early Childhood Education.
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