Dedicated educator with 20 years of experience in the 6-12 classroom setting. Committed to meeting students' needs through continuous refinement of curriculum and lessons with a focus on student growth.
Skills
Differentiated instruction
Instructional best practices
Course material development
Flexible and adaptive
Parent and student communication
Proofreading/editing
Reporting and documentation
Collaboration and team work
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, Google Applications, NWEA MAP Skills, and Imagine Math
Experience
08/2011 to Current
TeacherArrow Child And Family Ministries – Bel Air, MD,
Planned and implemented lessons for 8th grade math, Algebra, and Reading in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
Created modified assessments in accordance with student IEPs
Monitored student progress using quick formative assessments
Held weekly meetings with content and grade-level PLCs to analyze student data and plan appropriate learning activities
Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
Attended and participated in ARD and 504 meetings
Collaborated with Special Education teacher in a co-teach setting
Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for students
Observed colleagues in classroom to learn new teaching techniques.
Attended and participated in monthly Campus Leadership Team meetings
Collaborated with grade-level teachers from various campuses to analyze and create common assessments as part of the District Assessment Writing Team
Created online instructional videos, resources, and activities for district use during 2020-2021 school year
Administered NWEA MAP assessment and analyzed data from assessment to create lessons addressing student needs
Participated in educational workshops to learn new techniques to bolster student participation in class.
Researched new teaching tools and resources to use in classroom.
Coached UIL Mathematics and Number Sense
Coached cheerleading squad from 2012-2018
Volunteered to work at school dances
01/2009 to 07/2011
TeacherArrow Child And Family Ministries – Sugar Land, TX,
Collaborated with cross-curricular team to design lessons and activities for students to apply learning to real-life
Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
Engaged students in literature that appealed to their interests
Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
Designed lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards that focused on literature and writing learning goals for 8th grade students
Designed lessons and activities in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards for 7th and 8th grade theater students
Worked with students to beautify community and serve homeless citizens as part of a team community service project
08/2006 to 06/2008
TeacherArrow Child And Family Ministries – Dallas, TX,
Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals as part of the 10th Grade Reading and Writing for Your Career Program (est. John's Hopkins University)
Developed year-long thematic lesson plan through the College Board for AP English Literature
Assessed students' understanding of subject matter through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Collected data and collaborated on application for teacher incentive grants (subsequently awarded grant)
Participated in Johns Hopkins University training to become Reading/Writing Coach
09/2001 to 12/2005
TeacherArrow Child And Family Ministries – Waco, TX,
Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards for 9th grade English and Speech Communication Applications
Trained as a Six-Traits of Writing Trainer
Collaborated during the summer with colleagues and district leaders to develop curriculum and scope/sequence for 9th grade English
Education and Training
Expected in 12/2020
Master of Education: Education Texas State University - San Marcos, TX GPA:
Major in Secondary Education with a concentration in Talent Development
4.00 GPA
Kappa Delta Pi Member
Phi Kappa Phi Honor's Society Member
Alpha Chi Honor's Society Member
Completed coursework in curriculum development, teacher professional development, educational technology, and multicultural education and mentoring
Expected in 05/1999
Bachelor of Arts: English Texas State University - San Marcos, TX GPA:
Major in English and Speech Communication
3.21 GPA
Certifications
Texas Teaching Certificate (up to date): Secondary English (6-12)
Texas Teaching Certificate (up to date): Secondary Speech Communications (6-12)
Texas Teaching Certificate (up to date): Mathematics (4-8)
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