Aaron Turner
Missouri City
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Houston ISD, excelling in classroom management and differentiated instruction. Skilled in performance monitoring and fostering student motivation, I enhance learning outcomes through tailored teaching methods. Committed to professional growth, I effectively mentor peers and engage parents to support student success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
General Education Teacher
Houston ISD
08.2013 - Current
- Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and available resources.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction.
- Continually sought professional development opportunities to stay current in educational trends and research, ensuring delivery of high-quality instruction for all students.
- Improved classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment through clear communication of expectations and consequences.
- Implemented effective differentiation strategies within lessons, meeting the needs of all learners while challenging them appropriately.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal understanding of material.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, enabling students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classes on Mathematics and Science.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on navigating the challenges of the profession successfully.
Teaching Parent
Bayes Achievement Center, Inc.
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Monitor/supervise clients 24 hours to ensure safety and well being of clients.
- Interact with different populations served (Autistic, MR, & ED) in the classroom and at the homes.
- Help as an aid in the classroom environment with teacher and clients
- Manage negative behaviors, while instructing clients in appropriate replacement behaviors
- Teach/re-teach life skills that lead toward normalization
- Assist clients as needed with showers, toileting and other personal hygiene
- Integrate clients into everyday social activities, such as public outings which include movies, restaurants, public events, etc.
- Administer medication to clients (this includes over-the-counter medication such as aspirin)
- Administer first-aid/CPR when needed
- Prepare and complete daily documentation (Health Checks, Elimination Charts, Daily Progress Notes, IEPs)
- Prepare and complete documentation that is used as needed (Incident Reports, Restraint Reports, Injury/Illness Reports, Seizure Reports, Victimization Reports)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05-2010
Skills
- Peer collaboration
- Classroom management
- Relationship building and student motivation
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Organizational skills
- Performance monitoring
- Outcomes tracking
- Mathematics instruction
- Instructional practices and ESL teaching methods
Accomplishments
- Awarded "Teacher of the Year" in 2016 at Victor H. Hartsfield Elementary.
- Awarded "Teacher of the Year" in 2024 at Gregory-Lincoln Education Ctr PVA.
Certification
- Generalist (Grades EC - 4)
- English as a Second Language Supplemental (Grades EC - 4)
Timeline
General Education Teacher
Houston ISD
08.2013 - Current
Teaching Parent
Bayes Achievement Center, Inc.
08.2010 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Sam Houston State University
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