Resourceful second and third grade teacher with 46 years experience in elementary education. Demonstrated skill in individualizing instruction based on students' needs and interests. i create an environment and atmosphere that instills students to learn and achieve goals.
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year
Mentor Teacher
Grade Level Chairperson
Skills
Safety awareness
Behavioral improvements
Standardized tests
Relationship building
Classroom management
Lesson Planning
Elementary education
Differentiated instruction
Work History
09/2018 to Current
Second Grade TeacherArchdiocese Of Chicago, Office Of Catholic Schools – Chicago, IL,
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
02/2016 to 07/2018
Second Grade TeacherArchdiocese Of Chicago, Office Of Catholic Schools – Chicago, IL,
Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
08/2004 to 06/2014
Third Grade TeacherFountain-Fort Carson School District 8 – Fountain, CO,
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
08/1974 to 07/2004
Third and Fourth Grade TeacherQurate Retail Group – Natick, MA,
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Education
Expected in to to
: Education Saint Paul's College - Lawrenceville, VA GPA:
Expected in 05/1974 to to
Associate of Science: Elementary Education Fayetteville State University - Fayetteville, NC GPA:
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