Ciera Walker
Copperas Cove,TX
Summary
Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and strengthening individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with an analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Copperas Cove Independent School District
07.2023 - Current
- Prepare materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluate, correct and grade the performance of 60 students.
- Integrate technology into 50% of daily lesson plans to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Communicate student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Maintained open and productive communication with teaching staff, administration, students and parents.
- Considered differing student abilities and differentiated work assignments accordingly.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Copperas Cove Independent School District
04.2018 - 08.2021
- Assisted five teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Utilized variety of methods, skills and tools to provide direct behavior support to students on caseload.
- Developed intervention support plans for students to build behavioral skill capacity and preserve student access to instruction.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Observed and monitored student behavior and responses to behavior plans.
Cafeteria Worker
Copperas Cove Independent School District
10.2016 - 04.2018
- Collaborated with 10 students per week to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Planned lessons for the allotted time to strengthen weak subjects, increasing academic progress by 55%.
- Organized three group tutoring sessions per month to help students struggling in similar areas.
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools and equipment.
- Served food according to temperature, safety and presentation guidelines.
- Followed all proper handling procedures for prepared foods, ingredients and leftovers.
- Tracked meal purchases and accepted payments at cash register.
- Provided exemplary service to students, staff and visitors.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX05.2023
Skills
- Instructing and monitoring
- Learning strategies and evaluations methods
- Proficient in Common Curriculum
- MS Office
- Communication and social perceptiveness
- Time management
- Active listening and persuasion
- Collaborative and team oriented
- Differentiated Instruction
- Positive Learning Environment
- Mathematics Lesson Planning
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
Timeline
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Copperas Cove Independent School District
07.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Copperas Cove Independent School District
04.2018 - 08.2021
Cafeteria Worker
Copperas Cove Independent School District
10.2016 - 04.2018
Associate of Arts - Education
Central Texas College
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