Kanica Gooden
Richmond,VA
Summary
Motivated professional offering proficiency in data entry combined with strong mathematical and analytical thinking skills. Personable team player with exceptional customer service abilities. Fast learner and committed to continuous, self-directed learning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
Richmond Public Schools
Richmond, United States
08.2020 - Current
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Incorporated Google Apps technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- 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.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Instructed up to 25 students individually and in groups on Various subjects such as Mathematics, Science, History
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Math/ Science/ Health Teacher
Prince George’s Public School, Parks
Rosa, L.
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in elementary school national science competitions.
- Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
- Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into Science and Math concepts.
- Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback and make corrections based on advice from peers, parents and principal.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Planned and escorted student field trips relevant to current science course work.
- Offered clear and constructive student discipline, discouraging inappropriate behavior and bullying.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of struggling students and English Language Learners requiring extra support.
- Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons to meet cognitive abilities.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
- Assessed student knowledge of algebra and geometry and applied appropriate methods to address learning needs.
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD05.2016
High School Diploma -
Northwest High School
Germantown, MD05.2010
Skills
- Behavioral improvements
- Proficient in MS Office & Google Suite
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Technology integration
- Problem-solving skills
- Relationship building
- Organizational skills
- Activity Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management
Affiliations
Member of PBIS team to plan, design and improve safety
procedures for students and sta .
Co-Sponsor for Drama Club
Crayola Chief in Art Integration Committee
Science Fair Organizer
Green School Committee Member
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Recipient of the “Hattie Mae Strong Scholarship” -2016 Recipient of the “Outstanding participants in the Annapolis Links, Inc.” - 2016
Timeline
Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
Richmond Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
Math/ Science/ Health Teacher
Prince George’s Public School, Parks
08.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Education
Bowie State University
High School Diploma -
Northwest High School
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