Pre K Classroom Teacher Resume Example Cypress Fairbanks ISD

PRE- K CLASSROOM TEACHER

Professional Summary

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Highlights

Georgia Professional Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Education, Reading Recovery, and Gifted/ Talented.
Title I knowledge
Standardized testing techniques

Core Accomplishments

Designed and conducted professional development workshops in Language Arts and Reading for Gwinnett County Public Schools.
Launched and led the Reading Recovery Program at Craig and Starling Elementary Schools.
Developed innovative instruction methods that became the standard for Craig Elementary.

Experience

Pre- K Classroom Teacher08/2015 to 06/2016Cypress Fairbanks ISDCypress, Texas

Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics.
Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty.

Reading Specialist, Literacy coach10/2010 to 08/2015Gwinnett County Public SchoolsSuwanee, GA

Organized and presented staff development classes to colleagues focused on improving reading and writing skills.
Planned and conducted teacher workshops and conferences addressing classroom, and instructional procedures
Coached peers in the latest developments in literacy
Enhanced reading skills through the use of children's literature, reader's theater and story time.
Encouraged students to explore issues in their lives and in the world around them.
Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.
Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance.
Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
Attended a variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty.
Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences.

Lead Reading Recovery/ Intervention Teacher07/2007 to 10/2010Gwinnett County Public SchoolsSuwanee, GA

Initiated and independently launched the reading recovery program
Observed students to supply teachers with feedback regarding potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
Conducted one-on- one individualized lessons with students daily
Analyzed performance data
Increased 1st grade students' reading on grade level by 95% at EOY
Served as the model instructor/model classroom for the campus
Communicated effectively with educators from various grade levels.
Revitalized small group instruction to extend and support student learning.

3rd Grade Classroom Teacher06/2005 to 07/2007Gwinnett County Public SchoolsSuwanee, GA

Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and progress student accountability.
Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention.
Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
Applied progressive teaching principles to a class of 20 students, resulting in 100% students passing the Math standardized.

1st Grade Classroom Teacher06/2004 to 06/2005Rockdale County Public SchoolsConyers, GA

Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day to keep them engaged.

Education

2012University of North GeorgiaDalonega, GA

Master of Arts: Teaching and LearningMay 2011Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA

Reading Recovery CertificationMay 2008Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA

Bachelor of Arts: Early Childhood EducationDec 2003University of KentuckyLexington, KY

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Degrees

2012
Master of Arts : Teaching and Learning May 2011
Reading Recovery Certification May 2008
Bachelor of Arts : Early Childhood Education Dec 2003