Focused on building connections with students to strengthen engagement and help each reach full potential through skill-building. Knowledgeable about planning activities, field trips and projects to diversify instruction and immerse students in Psychology and other Social Sciences. Bringing 22 years of experience in education.
Skills
Differentiated learning techniques
Teaching, tutoring and counseling
Tutoring and after school help
Interdisciplinary teaching
Differentiated instruction
Course material development
Excellent classroom management
Flexible and adaptive
Clear public speaking skills
Texas teaching qualification
Education and Training
Stephen F Austin State UniversityNacogdoches, TXExpected in 1998 ā āBachelor of Arts:Speech Communication And History - GPA:
The University of Tennessee - KnoxvilleKnoxville, TNExpected in ā āMaster of Science:Educational Psychology - GPA:
Experience
Valley Health - Teacher Keyser, WV, 08/2005 - Current
Mentored and counseled students with social adjustment and academic problems.
Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
Set and communicated ground rules for classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum which addressed individual learning styles.
Developed, administered and graded tests and quizzes promptly to provide quick feedback.
Taught students fundamental building blocks and advanced concepts.
Motivated students to be more engaged in classes through applying positive reinforcement techniques.
Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and increase participation for comprehensive and long-term student success.
Employed broad range of instructional techniques to retain students' interest and maximize learning.
Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials.
Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Supported students outside of classroom by mentoring clubs and supervising events.
Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
Attended and participated in department staff meetings, brainstorming ideas to alleviate [Type] issues.
Worked with students individually to address areas of concern, including test grades and missed coursework.
Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
Valley Health - Teacher Charles Town, WV, 08/2000 - 08/2005
Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
Mentored and counseled students with social adjustment and academic problems.
Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
Set and communicated ground rules for classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum which addressed individual learning styles.
Developed, administered and graded tests and quizzes promptly to provide quick feedback.
Tested students with quizzes, essays and exams to gauge learning effectiveness.
Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and identify weak points.
Taught students fundamental building blocks and advanced concepts.
Motivated students to be more engaged in classes through applying positive reinforcement techniques.
Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and increase participation for comprehensive and long-term student success.
Developed individualized lesson plans based on each student's IEP goals.
Employed broad range of instructional techniques to retain students' interest and maximize learning.
Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials.
Fostered positive, student-centered classroom environment by encouraging opinion sharing.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Worked with students individually to address areas of concern, including test grades and missed coursework.
Applied proactive behavior management techniques for classroom discipline.
Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
Valley Health - Teacher Moorefield, WV, 08/1998 - 08/2000
Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
Mentored and counseled students with social adjustment and academic problems.
Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
Set and communicated ground rules for classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance.
Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum which addressed individual learning styles.
Developed, administered and graded tests and quizzes promptly to provide quick feedback.
Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and identify weak points.
Taught students fundamental building blocks and advanced concepts.
Motivated students to be more engaged in classes through applying positive reinforcement techniques.
Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and increase participation for comprehensive and long-term student success.
Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
Employed wide variety of fiction and non-fiction textual materials to encourage students to read independently.
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