Aisha Holmes
Atlanta
Summary
Educator with extensive experience in lesson planning and classroom management in Atlanta Public Schools. Demonstrated success in improving literacy instruction and creating safe, engaging learning environments. Expertise in differentiated instruction and collaboration, leading to consistently positive student outcomes. Highly adaptable with strong work ethic and ability to master new skills independently.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta
07.2023 - Current
- Implemented curriculum standards in alignment with state educational guidelines.
- Planned and executed engaging lessons tailored to individual student needs.
- Enhanced reading independence through sensory lessons focused on phonemic awareness and decoding strategies.
- Attended professional development workshops to remain informed on current educational trends.
- Monitored and documented student progress while reporting performance outcomes.
- Delivered focused literacy readiness lessons emphasizing phonics, language comprehension, and writing skills.
FIRST GRADE TEACHER
Clayton County Schools
Atlanta
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Prepared objectives and outlined for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines, and requirements of states and schools.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to age-level and interests of students.
- Provided individualized and small group instruction to adapt curriculum to needs of students.
- Participated in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
- Attended staff meetings and served on committees, as required.
- Organized and labeled materials and displayed students' work.
- Communicated regularly with parents through newsletters, phone calls, and conferences.
- Maintained a positive and safe classroom environment via effective management and discipline techniques.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
SUMMER TRANSITION COACH
Atlanta Public School
Atlanta
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Monitors summer program operations. Plans a weekly workshops.
- Plans and facilitates weekly family engagement virtual workshops.
- Monitors and ensures organizational policy and procedures are met.
- Served as liaison between program and associate organizations such as Ga Decal and Atlanta Public Schools.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Atlanta Public School
Atlanta
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Follow teacher's lesson plans ensures consistency learning and encourages students to participate.
- Modify teaching styles to fit the learning styles of various students.
- Create lesson plans, grade classwork, homework, and tests and attend parent-teacher conferences (only for longterm sub assignments).
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Life Christian Academy
Forest Park
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Plan, assess, and assign lessons.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests, listen to oral presentations, and maintain proper classroom etiquette.
- Introduce children to mathematics, language, science, and social studies.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS EDUCATION - ELEMENTARY
University of Phoenix
10.2020
B.S - PSYCHOLOGY
University of Phoenix
10.2018
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Literacy instruction
- Professional development
- Team collaboration
- Positive reinforcement
- Instructional strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Organizational skills
- Safe learning environment
- Academic record keeping
Certification
- Gace Birth Through Five
- Gace Early Childhood Education
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
FIRST GRADE TEACHER
Clayton County Schools
07.2022 - 07.2023
SUMMER TRANSITION COACH
Atlanta Public School
05.2022 - 07.2022
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Atlanta Public School
01.2020 - 04.2022
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Life Christian Academy
08.2019 - 12.2019
MASTER OF ARTS EDUCATION - ELEMENTARY
University of Phoenix
B.S - PSYCHOLOGY
University of Phoenix