Passionate teacher with more than 21 years experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills.
Skills
Coaching
Creativity
Documentation
Organization
Instruction, both individuals and groups
Problem solving
Behavioral intervention
Technology integration
Team work
Experience
PreK Teacher, 08/2017 - Current Primrose Schools – Atlanta, GA,
Lesson designing to promote physical, academic, and social emotional development by implementing diverse, play-based strategies, to include crafts, songs and games in order to foster reasoning and problem solving
Maintaining well-controlled classroom by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behavior.
Consulting with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing educational strategies.
Collaborating with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Campus Employee Advocacy member - 3 years.
District Employee Advocacy representative - 2 years.
Good News Club volunteer - 2 years.
Restorative Discipline Committee member - 2 years.
Third Grade Teacher, 08/2016 - 06/2017 Zeeland Public Schools – Zeeland, MI,
Teaching self-contained regular education class.
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Lesson designed according to state standards to cover all requirements at a rigorous level while simultaneously preparing for standardized tests
Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
First Grade Teacher, 08/2014 - 06/2016 Fredericksburg Independent School District – Fredericksburg, TX,
Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
Lesson designed to increase rigor to provide maximum opportunities for all students.
Collaborated with parents to discover best method of assisting students both behaviorally and academically.
Served as grade level leader, planned and facilitated grade level meetings to insure that TEKS were being taught correctly and in the most effective manner.
SBDM member.
Science Olympiad Coach.
Utilize iPads, software, and manipulatives to enhance student creativity in their learning.
New Teacher Mentor, 08/2010 - 05/2015 Fredericksburg Independent School District – Fredericksburg, TX,
Advise and assist new teachers as they begin their careers.
Guide new teachers in creating and implementing personal classroom management skills.
Principal Internship, 08/2012 - 05/2014 Canon City Schools – Canon City, CO,
Created master schedule for 2013-14 school year.
Planned, created, and delivered multiple staff developments for paraprofessionals concerning math and reading skills for our youngest students.
Did a semester ride-along on a behaviorally challanged route, helping to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and caring
RtI Coordinator, 08/2008 - 06/2010 Canon City Schools – Canon City, CO,
Designed, monitored, and evaluated Rti interventions for campus of 600+ PreK-5 students, in both math and reading, resulting in fewer than 15 retentuoins for the 2011-12 school year.
Supervised staff of 10 in intervention efforts, to include making schedules and preparing indvidualized materials.
Monitored and regulated documentation for interventionists.
Scheduled and facilitated parent meetings.
Conducted classorom observations for all RtI students.
Maintained RtI records for 160+ Tier II students.
Campus Webmaster, 08/2003 - 05/2012 Hay Branch ES – City, STATE,
Responsible for maintenance of campus website, to include current calendar information, pictures, and announcements.
(Prior to the initiation of the official webmaster position, I Initially utilized third-party software to create and maintain the website.).
Creation of informational Power Point slides for publication on Channel 17, the district television station.
Creation and maintenance of classroom website, Killeen, TX.
First Grade Teacher, 08/2004 - 05/2008 Hay Branch ES – City, STATE,
Taught self-contained subject specific materials, learning strategies, and social skills in a regular education setting.
Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and student accountability.
Collaborated with parents to discover best method of assisting students both behaviorally and academically.
Served as grade level leader.
Kindergarten Teacher, 08/2000 - 06/2004 Hay Branch ES – City, STATE,
Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of developmentally appropriate educationl psychology practices.
Designed lesson pans that implemented district curriculum to increase rigor and participation in order to create personalized learning plans for each student.
Worked with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and behavioral issues.
Kindergarten Teacher, 01/2000 - 06/2000 Waco ISD – City, STATE,
Taught self-contained regular education class.
Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and learning.
Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Psychology, Expected in 12/1999 - University Of Mary Hardin Baylor - Belton, Texas, GPA:
M.Ed: Education Administration, Expected in 04/2014 - Lamar University - Beaumont, Texas, GPA:
Certifications
Principal's certificate: EC-12 Texas
English as a second Language Supplemental: PK-6 Texas
Teaching Certificate, Early Childhood: PK-6 Texas
Professional Memberships
Association of Texas Professional Educators, 2001-present
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