Alicia Duvall
Plainview,TX
Summary
Passionate teacher and effective communicator who promotes a high-performance culture by providing students with the necessary tools to achieve their academic goals. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
4-8 Science Teacher
Plainview ISD
08.2020 - Current
- Championed a positive classroom culture where questions were encouraged and mistakes viewed as learning opportunities, boosting overall student confidence in their abilities as scientists.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Implemented inquiry-based learning techniques in the classroom, promoting curiosity and active engagement among students.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance; consistently enforced policies while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students.
- Organized field trips and planned activities so students could experience the application of science concepts in the real world.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
Science Department Head
Plainview ISD
08.2022 - Current
- Managed resources effectively by overseeing budgeting processes and allocating materials according to needs.
- Facilitated sharing of best practices among educators through regular team meetings and collaborative planning sessions.
- Encouraged best teaching practices based on student needs.
- Analyzed data to track student growth and collaborated with peers to improve student understanding.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
District Curriculum Cadre
Plainview ISD
01.2022 - Current
- Developed comprehensive instructional focus documents for science ensuring content alignment with state standards.
- Formulated data-driven instructional strategies, resulting in improved student engagement and academic success.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Evaluated instructional materials, making recommendations for adoption based on relevance and effectiveness.
- Coordinated implementation of district curriculum with peers.
- Collaborated with outside subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of instructional focus documents.
Mentor Teacher
Plainview ISD
08.2022 - Current
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques for successful outcomes.
- Strengthened teacher performance through consistent feedback and targeted support.
- Explained materials and online resources by demonstrating use of equipment and software.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Communications
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05.2018
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Behavior Management
Timeline
Science Department Head
Plainview ISD
08.2022 - Current
Mentor Teacher
Plainview ISD
08.2022 - Current
District Curriculum Cadre
Plainview ISD
01.2022 - Current
4-8 Science Teacher
Plainview ISD
08.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Communications
Texas Tech University