Accomplished teacher, successful in classroom management, student learning and differentiating instruction. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Providence School Department/ Alfred Lima
Providence, RI
09.2015 - Current
Implement curriculum and differentiate instruction to better serve all students needs
Use ARC Reading, Eureka Math, Science/SS, and Writing curriculums
Plan and execute lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for and implement assessments.
Provide academic intervention, small group instruction, and center activities to meet the needs of individual students.
Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive and support social emotional development, maintain positive interactions, and create a positive classroom culture.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Communicate with parents during formal and informal conferences, telephone, email, classdojo
Utilize technology, provide organizational charts, and picture/photo supports for better understanding.
Collaborated with co- teachers, support staff, administrators
Create progress reports and complete quarterly report cards.
Attend student support service meetings to develop IEP goals, 504 goals, and social emotional plans.
Participate in grade level common planning time and professional dev
Kindergarten Teacher
Providence School Dept/Alfred Lima Annex
Providence, Rhode Island
09.2010 - 06.2015
Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Identified characteristics, needs, and abilities of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards.
Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
First Grade Teacher
Providence School Department/Alfred Lima
Providence, RI
09.2003 - 06.2010
Implement curriculum and differentiate instruction to better serve all students needs
Implement Dual Language Curriculum in Sci/SS to 56 students
Plan and execute lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for and implement assessments.
Provide academic intervention, small group instruction, and center activities to meet the needs of individual students.
Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive and support social emotional development, maintain positive interactions, and create a positive classroom culture.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Communicate with parents during formal and informal conferences, telephone, email,
Utilize technology, provide organizational charts, and picture/photo supports for better understanding.
Collaborated with co- teachers, support staff, administrators
Create progress reports and complete report cards
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Sci And Serv./Child And Youth/ Criminal Jus
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
12.1995
Skills
Materials Sourcing
Multimedia Instruction
Setting Learning Targets
Family Involvement
Student Needs Assessments
Differentiated Instruction
Classroom Managment
Certification
RI Early Child Teaching Certificate 2000-present
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Providence School Department/ Alfred Lima
09.2015 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Providence School Dept/Alfred Lima Annex
09.2010 - 06.2015
First Grade Teacher
Providence School Department/Alfred Lima
09.2003 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Human Sci And Serv./Child And Youth/ Criminal Jus
University of Rhode Island
RI Early Child Teaching Certificate 2000-present
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