- Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
- Accomplished Elementary Teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation.
- Data Driven
- Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs.
- Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
- Passionate 2nd and 4th grade teacher for 10 years and a K-12 librarian 33 years in rural settings, which was rewarding to instill in students a love for reading.
- A proven history of creating engaged classroom environments that support diverse educational styles.
- Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.
- Trained in documentation and compliance standards.
- Familiar with state requirements in Texas and Louisiana.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Offers knowledge and abilities to new position dedicated to helping students.
- Skilled in activity coordination, student assessment and record keeping.
- Persistent in uncovering and meeting individual student needs.
- Knowledgeable of developing lesson plans alongside other talented teachers and supporting administration.
- Eagerly provides instructional direction, professional development feedback, and real-time direction in classroom.
- Team Leader/Coach of Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports for 5 years. Responsible for all PBIS applications including The Tiered Fidelity Inventory, insured the team was meeting regularly, using data for decision making, and implementing all Critical Elements of PBIS with fidelity. Kept the Action Plan and Product Book updated. Kept teachers updated and informed on data created. Prepared agenda and shared with team members prior to each meeting. I ensured each team member knew what they were responsible for and prepared for each meeting. I led the meetings through the task at hand. I had ready access to school data, including but not limited to discipline information, etc. I attended district workshops on a regular basis. I presented professional development concerning PBIS to faculty and staff.
- SBLC Chairman for 7-8 Grades
- Completed certification for The Jason Foundation.
- Completed Louisiana Board of Ethic Training and Certification.
- Certified in Virtual Teaching in Texas
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- Enthusiastic in whatever professional job given and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.