As a teacher, my primary goal is to actively listen to parents and work collaboratively to ensure that each child’s individual needs are met. Teaching requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, adaptable to the needs of each student and their parents.
Skills
Strong communication skills, both orally and written
Attentive listener
Enthusiastic, positive, empathetic, creative, curious, flexible and open minded
Good presentation skills
Expand knowledge and understanding through coworkers, personal/professional development and research
Professional Experience
Glencoe Junior Kindergarten, 08/2019 to Current Lutheran Services In Iowa – Dubuque, IA,
Include children in the development of executing learning ideas, which promote independence
Weekly newsletters that share their children's curiosity, exploration which explain the process of the learning going on in the classroom
Create a portfolio throughout the school year, of students progress with artifacts, writing samples and pictures
Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors, school district personal and therapists.
Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning
Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
Identified and collaborated with the school district and therapists, students in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Communicate with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
Observed children, using Anecdotal method to record development, interests and skills.
Preschool and Kindergarten Enrichment Teacher, 08/2018 to 05/2019 Zeeland Public Schools – Zeeland, MI,
Supported student and parent goals and enhanced relations through friendly, knowledgeable and positive communication.
Consulted with customers regarding needs and addressed concerns.
Literacy Intervention Assistant, 01/2017 to 06/2018 Winkelman Elementary School – City, STATE,
Assisted students learning the English language with classwork and activit preparation.
Tutored diverse children individually or in small groups to foster mastery of course concepts.
Modeled good behavior utilizing behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
Special Education Teacher’s Assistant, 10/2016 to 02/2017 Westbrook School – City, STATE,
Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Engaged students in warm, positive environment that delivered curriculum lessons to bolster learning and concept recognition
Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
Eliminated learning gaps and instructed students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies.
Teacher , 12/2011 to 12/2014 Lincolnshire Community Nursery School – City, STATE,
Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
Administered and documented results of student assessments.
Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Third Grade Teacher, 10/2010 to 06/2011 Arie Crown Hebrew Day School – City, STATE,
Met with parents to communicate students' progress, achievements and classroom issues.
Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions
Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
Directed individualized instruction in various subjects to achieve educational goals and drive curriculum requirements.
First Grade Teacher Assistant, 12/2009 to 12/2010 Arie Crown Hebrew Day School – City, STATE,
Assisted first grade students who struggled or accelerated in math and/or reading in the classroom and in small groups.
Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
Supported teachers by preparing wall charts and hand-outs.
Education and Training
Master of Arts: Education, Expected in National Louis University - Chicago, IL GPA:
Certifications
K-9 Illinois Teacher Certification, Middle School Social Studies Endorsement
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