Ali Riggs
Chicago,IL
Summary
Certified Kindergarten Teacher with 3 years of experience seeking a role to foster continued growth professionally as an early childhood educator. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Manages behavior issues through innovative and constructive correction. Committed to comprehensive student growth while encouraging strong partnerships with families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
O'Keeffe Elementary
08.2022 - Current
- Administer REACH Performance Tasks, i-Ready Assessments, and the Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS).
- Effectively implement Skyline CPS Curriculum to a classroom of 26 students (3 IEPS, 2 ELLS.
- Actively partake in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Promotes classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines while also facilitating social emotional learning techniques.
Third Grade Teacher
Colerain Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Piloted 2 math programs (Illustrative Math (IM) and Into Math) while also implementing ELA curriculum (Reach for Reading, StoryWorks 3).
- Strengthened communication skills among students through collaborative projects and presentations such as Genius Hour.
- Administered NWEA MAP and Ohio State testing to students.
- Planned lessons according to district third grade standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Student Teacher, Second Grade
Sherwood Elementary
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with mentor teacher and grade level colleagues to develop interdisciplinary weekly lesson plans, promoting a holistic understanding of concepts.
- Oversaw daily transitions and group activities for 21 students (2 students with 504 plan) including 2 virtual students during pandemic.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building confidence in their abilities.
Student Teacher, Preschool
Houston Early Learning Center
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted mentor teacher by supporting diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
- Collaborated with lead mentor and aids to develop comprehensive lesson plans for each student and build rapport with families.
Assistant Classroom Teacher
The Arlitt Center
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Worked full-time over the summer and part-time throughout the academic year improving student understanding by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with two lead teachers to assist with classroom management for 17 children ages 3-6 from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Maintained an organized classroom environment, ensuring materials were readily available for efficient daily instruction and play.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education (2021)
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHAwards & Affiliations
Licenses & Professional Development
Skills
- Early Childhood Development
- Classroom Management
- Parent Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Team Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Technology Integration
- Group and Individual Instruction
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
O'Keeffe Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
Colerain Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2022
Student Teacher, Second Grade
Sherwood Elementary
08.2020 - 03.2021
Student Teacher, Preschool
Houston Early Learning Center
08.2019 - 12.2019
Assistant Classroom Teacher
The Arlitt Center
08.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education (2021)
University of Cincinnati
Awards & Affiliations
Licenses & Professional Development
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