Passionate Teacher with more than 5 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Skills
Student-Centered Learning
SMART Board Aptitude
Positive Reinforcement
Positive Learning Environment
Instructional Best Practices
Innovative Lesson Planning
Group Learning Mechanics
Differentiated Instruction
Creative Questioning
Age-Appropriate Lesson Planning
Student Progress Reporting
Group and individual instruction
Student engagement
RTI familiarity
Classroom management
Elementary education
Lesson Planning
Standardized Testing
Testing and grading
Work History
08/2017 to Current
Teacher Volunteers Of America - Oregon – Portland, OR,
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving 10+ elementary school students.
Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
Served on school committee for STEM curriculum development.
Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
08/2013 to 08/2017
TeacherVolunteers Of America - Oregon – Portland, OR,
Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
Networked with other educators to promote awareness of advanced teaching practices and development of 21st Century skills.
Collaborated with team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
08/2009 to 07/2013
TeacherVolunteers Of America - Oregon – Portland, OR,
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
08/2006 to 06/2007
Teacher Volunteers Of America - Oregon – Portland, OR,
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
Education
Expected in 04/2009
Master of Science: English Language Arts Integrated Curriculum University Of Phoenix - Tempe, AZ GPA:
Expected in 06/2007
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education K-6 Florida Memorial University - Opa-locka, FL GPA:
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