Andrea Riddell
Lauderhill,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic educator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Dedicated to continued professional development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Grade Teacher
Mirror Lake Elementary School
01.2010 - Current
- Utilized Florida standards, Envision Math Curriculum, CPALMS, Bench Mark Universe, and Reading Wonders Curriculum guides to create traditional and virtual diverse lessons.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with customized tests and standardized examinations.
- Assisted in establishing and modifying students' Individual Education and 504 plans and kept clear records to support changes.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Involved families in educational process to build positive relationships with parents.
- 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.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between students, parents, and administration.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth
- Taught core subjects of ELA, math, science, technology, and Social Studies.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students
- Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff
- Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity
- Delivered audio-visual presentations on various platforms to cater to different learning styles
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels
English of Second Language Teacher
All Chance Language School
07.2000 - 06.2008
- Provide quality English education including grammar, conversational practice, pronunciation, and various integrate skills.
- Develop study material to introduce a variety of control communicative activities.
- Designed syllabus and conduct various group activities to achieve basic conversational knowledge.
- Focused instruction on grammar and authentic conversation, using many interactive techniques to achieve progress.
- Develop and execute diverse individualize lesson plans that addressed every child's language proficiency, learning ability, and learning style.
- Conduct private and group conversation classes for intermediate to advance Portuguese English-language learners, from students to business professionals.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
Silva And Souza University
Rio De Janeiro - Brasil02.1985
Skills
- Proficient in IReady, Newsela, Scholastic, Brain Pop, and Nearpod
- Microsoft applications proficiency
- Team collaboration
Certification
Florida Professional Teaching Certificate - Primary through Third Grade
- Reading Endorsement
- ESOL Endorsement
- SOR, B.E.S.T, & Instructional Materials
- TEACCH I Foundations I & Zoning
- ESE Classroom Strategies
Timeline
Primary Grade Teacher
Mirror Lake Elementary School
01.2010 - Current
English of Second Language Teacher
All Chance Language School
07.2000 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
Silva And Souza University
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