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TEACHER
Professional Summary

Goal-oriented educator driven to help students focus on learning by maintaining discipline and equipping teachers with successful classroom strategies. High-achieving teacher adept at supporting and enhancing teacher success with effective training and mentoring. Proficient educator familiar with various technologies and software. Technologically savvy and dedicated to educational system improvement. Positive leader of staff and faculty. Successful educator with 24 years of experience in education. Successful in designing engaging lesson plans and integrating educational technology to drive retention, comprehension and participation. Accomplished in cultivating long-term relationships with students and working in fast-paced academic environments.

Skills
  • Classcape knowledge
  • Audio-visual aid implementation
  • Special education
  • Experiential learning
  • Technological Instruction
  • Tailoring Curriculum Plans
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Instructional Best Practices
  • Innovative Lesson Planning
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Creative Questioning
  • Student Progress Reporting
  • Student records management
  • RTI familiarity
  • Classroom discipline
  • Elementary education
  • Student motivation
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Curriculum Development
  • Student engagement
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Completed BTSA (Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment) program
  • DIBELS knowledge
  • Testing and grading
  • DRA familiarity
  • ESL- English as Second Language
  • Special Needs Students
  • Lesson Planning
  • Standardized Testing
  • Blackboard software
Work History
Teacher08/2014 to Current
Cottondale Elementary School – Cottondale, Florida
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Boosted student grasp of materials with weekly tutoring sessions.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for Science.
  • Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
  • Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
  • Liaised between school personnel, district administrators and site staff.
  • Connected with parents and community organizations to promote involvement.
  • Created and deployed assessment strategies to check student progress and identify areas in need of improvement.
  • Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
  • Networked with other educators to promote awareness of advanced teaching practices and development of 21st Century skills.
  • Developed rapport with students and families, building positive classroom community.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Served on school committee for STEM curriculum development.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Promoted student engagement with positive reinforcement techniques and diverse learning strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Planned, facilitated and assessed monthly staff meetings and staff development.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
  • Provided staff training, professional development, supervision and evaluation.
  • Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and online assignments.
  • Used variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
  • Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
  • Prepared lesson plans according to assessment of student needs and learning ability.
  • Boosted student morale through positive reinforcement to motivate students.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
  • Applied understanding of student engagement with digital learning and wide range of instructional technologies to bolster content delivery.
  • Coordinated education-based field trips from start to completion.
Educational Technology Coordinator08/2001 to 08/2014
Jackson County School Board – Marianna, FL
  • Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs
  • Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally
  • Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials
  • Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms
  • Negotiated contracts and delivery plans with vendors
  • Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives
  • Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials
  • Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
Teacher08/1997 to 08/2001
Sneads Elementary School – Sneads, Florida
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
  • Boosted student grasp of materials with weekly tutoring sessions
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning
  • Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization
  • Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
  • Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards
  • Liaised between school personnel, district administrators and site staff
  • Connected with parents and community organizations to promote involvement
  • Created and deployed assessment strategies to check student progress and identify areas in need of improvement
  • Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
  • Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods
  • Received recognition for contributions of innovative concepts to classroom instruction
  • Developed rapport with students and families, building positive classroom community
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
  • Promoted student engagement with positive reinforcement techniques and diverse learning strategies
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning
  • Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest of Children's Literature as avenue of study
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
  • Mentored students needing extra assistance understanding lessons or concepts
  • Planned, facilitated and assessed monthly staff meetings and staff development
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom
  • Collaborated closely with peers to create cross-curricular lessons and activities to integrate learning
  • Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions
  • Promoted and modeled lifelong love of learning and reading
  • Used variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods
  • Graded assignments quickly to assess student progress and communicate results with students and parents
  • Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities
  • Prepared lesson plans according to assessment of student needs and learning ability
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results
  • Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families
  • Collaborated closely with peers to create cross-curricular lessons throughout year
  • Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs
Education
Specialist of Education: AdministrationUniversity of West Florida- Pensacola, FL
Master of Science: Curriculum And Instruction W/Technology EmphasisGrand Canyon University- Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Science: Elementary EducationTroy University- Troy, AL
Accomplishments
  • Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
  • Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 60+ students.
  • Named “Rookie Teacher of the Year” for Sneads Elementary in 1997.
  • Named “Rookie Teacher of the Year” for Jackson County in 1998.
  • Recognized as Renaissance Model Classroom in 1998.
  • Designed and conducted a professional development workshops in Technology for teachers in Jackson County.
  • Named “Teacher of the Year” for Cottondale Elementary in 2003.
  • Involved in a comprehensive after school enrichment program at Cottondale Elementary School.
  • Served on the Jackson County School District's Reading Curriculum Development Committee from 2012-2014.
  • Designed and conducted a reading workshop in for parents of Golson Elementary School in 2013.
  • Named on Renaissance National Honor Roll in 2015 and 2016.
  • Developed innovative instruction methods that became the standard for the district in the areas of Language Arts and Science.
  • Mentored beginning teachers.
  • Housed college interns in my classroom on several occasions.
  • School Improvement Chairman for 5+ years.
  • SACS Chairman for 5+ years.
Certifications
  • Elementary Education
  • Reading Endorsement (in progress)
  • ESOL K-12 (test forthcoming)
  • Educational Media Specialist PK-12 (test forthcoming)
  • Earth-Space Science 6-12 (test forthcoming)
  • School Psychology PK-12 (test forthcoming)
  • Business Education 6-12 (test forthcoming)
  • Middle Grades General Science 5-9 (test forthcoming)
  • Computer Science 6-12 (test forthcoming)
  • Guidance and Counseling PK-12 (test forthcoming)
  • Health K-12 (test forthcoming)
  • ServSafe
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Cottondale Elementary School
  • Jackson County School Board
  • Sneads Elementary School

School Attended

  • University of West Florida
  • Grand Canyon University
  • Troy University

Job Titles Held:

  • Teacher
  • Educational Technology Coordinator

Degrees

  • Specialist of Education : Administration
    Master of Science : Curriculum And Instruction W/Technology Emphasis
    Bachelor of Science : Elementary Education

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