Energetic and highly dependable Elementary Educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skilled in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with an analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Skills
Technology integration
Differentiated instruction
Organizational skills
Behavioral improvements
Team collaboration
Group and individual instruction
Classroom Management
RTI
Education
KIPP DC CAPITAL TEACHING RESIDENCY PROGRAMWashington, DC, Expected in 2018 – –Standard Credential, Early Childhood Education :(Pre-K-3rd) Currently Eligible - GPA:
University of Maryland University College Adelphi, MD, Expected in 2016 – –Bachelor of Science:Computer And Information Sciences - GPA:
Anne Arundel Community CollegeArnold, MDExpected in 2011 – –Associate of Science:Computer Information Systems - GPA:
Work History
Ingenuity Prep Public Charter School - 3rd Grade Teacher; Grade-Level Lead City, STATE, 08/2020 - Current
Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
KIPP DC Arts And Technology Academy - Lead Literacy Teacher/SpEd Teacher, 1st Grade City, STATE, 08/2019 - 05/2020
Plan lessons aligned to Common Core Standards regarding literacy and social emotional learning (Wit and Wisdom, Wilson's Foundations, Second Step)
Monitors progress of student reading and phonics levels (Fontas and Pinnell, STEP Assessment, and LEXIA)
Lead guided reading groups and created lesson plans based on student's reading data. (Lavinia Group)
Provides constant communication with caregivers with weekly student updates
Created lesson plans and implemented virtual platform to communicate with parents and monitor students progress for distance learning
Provides research-based specialized instruction to address instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP
Work with Lead Special Education Leader, developing and implementing annual Individual Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objective, and special education and related services required to meet those goals
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
Falon Sourcing Solutions LLC/SSA - Capital Teaching Resident, Kindergarten City, STATE, 07/2018 - 07/2019
Taught and planned lessons aligned to Common Core standards regarding math (Engage NY, M Math) and literacy (CKLA)
Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs
Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
Implemented and reinforced progress monitoring for sight words interventions
Upheld rigorous classroom environment conducive to learning and suitable to physical, social, and emotional development of students by instructing in social skills curriculum
Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills
Company Name - Team Lead/Computer Operator II City, State, 01/2016 - 07/2018
Worked with team members to improve performance and implement training updates
Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills
Test and Analyze current/new jobs within IBM Mainframe by using JCL commands within ISPF environment
Executed, through mainframe computers, Multiple Virtual Storage(MVS) commands to reset hardware malfunctions, and use Job EntrySubsystems3 (JES3) commands to resubmit jobs related to department
Collaborated with computer programmer to establish, meet and maintain quality assurance thresholds based on best-practice tools
Developed and executed QA test cases, scripts and procedures for automated software maintenance
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