Alicia Cubbit
Kelly,LA
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in classroom management and differentiated instruction, honed Olla Elementary School. Excelled in fostering student engagement and critical thinking, achieving notable academic growth. Renowned for mentoring new teachers and enhancing community involvement, embodying a positive role model with a growth mindset. Sponsored cheerleading for two years and helped to build a successful relationship between high school athletics to incorporate our students into community activities and foster a positive community atmosphere.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
LaSalle Parish School Board
Olla, LA
08.2020 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
Substitute Teacher
LaSalle Parish School Board
Olla, LA
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Education
Elementary Education - Education
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA05.2020
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth Mindset
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student assessment
- Small Group Instruction
- Learning Strategies
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Student needs assessment
- Performance Assessments
- Student rapport
- Community involvement
References
Malacha Harris
Principal
Olla Elementary School
Email: mharris@lasallepsb.com
Phone: 1 (318) 729-4843
Danielle Brown
Teacher
Olla Elementary School
Email: dbrown@lasallepsb.com
Phone: 1 (318) 277-0841
Julie Santos
Teacher
Olla Elementary School
Phone: 1 (318) 331-2360
Timeline
Teacher
LaSalle Parish School Board
08.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher
LaSalle Parish School Board
08.2018 - 05.2020
Elementary Education - Education
University of Louisiana At Monroe