Ambitious teacher passionate about maintaining well-balanced and encouraging learning environment. Versed in student assessments and class planning. Patient and understanding team player dedicated to supporting school mission and student success.
Skills
Organizational and Planning Skills
Experience with Diverse Student Populations
Needs Identification and Assessment
Classroom Rules Establishment
Verbal and Written Communication
Creating a Safe Learning Environment
Progress Reporting
Problem Solving
Clear and Direct Communication
Group and Individual Instruction
Communicating with Parents and Teachers
Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
Progress Tracking and Reporting
Instructional Exhibits and Displays
Lesson Planning
Time Management
School Community Relations
Experience
PreK Teacher, 08/2021 to 04/2022 Kindercare – Noblesville, IN,
Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
Administered and documented results of student assessments.
Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
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.
Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Substitute Teacher, 08/2016 to 06/2017 St. Mary's County Public Schools – Leonardtown, MD,
Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
Maintained classroom order and enforced school and class rules.
2nd Grade Teacher, 08/2015 to 06/2016 Via Of The Lehigh Valley – Allentown, PA,
Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
Developed lesson plans and facilitated instruction to educate students in Math, Science and Social Studies.
Evaluated student performance and progression by administering tests, quizzes and GT projects.
Embraced teaching children of diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
Created collaborative environment in classroom where students worked together to support everyone's learning.
Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
Kindergarten Teacher, 01/2005 to 07/2015 Pyburn Elementary – City, STATE,
Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
Utilized current technology to enhance student learning.
Assessed each child's developmental needs on continuous basis.
Documented and shared important milestones with each student's parents and guardians.
Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
Used wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance needs of diverse student population.
Attended educational conferences and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Referred students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
Improved students' reading independence using methodical sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and strategies for decoding by sounding out words.
Fostered language development, comprehension and vocabulary using traditional poetry, nursery rhymes and riddles.
Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
Developed lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
Established and reinforced rules for behavior policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Interdisciplinary Studies, Expected in 12/2004 University of Houston - Clear Lake - Houston, TX GPA:
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