Alicia Motyka
Apex,NC
Summary
Dedicated preschool teacher with a strong foundation in early childhood education. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
4's Lead Preschool Teacher
Salem Baptist Weekday Preschool
Apex. NC
08.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote age-appropriate learning.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Utilized books, songs and game to engage students on a daily basis.
- Assessed student progress through observation and mid-year assessments to meet individual needs.
- Established positive relationships with parents to support child development and address concerns.
Pre-K - 3rd Grade Tutor
Alicia Motyka
Apex, NC
03.2013 - 08.2017
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions in areas of reading and math, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Implemented effective teaching strategies to support diverse learning styles.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments and changed lesson plans to reflect student's needs.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student performance and improvement strategies.
Title I Reading Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
NC
07.2006 - 07.2008
- Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop lessons that reinforced reading skills in small groups and classroom settings.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support reading development at home.
- Led initiatives to promote family involvement in literacy activities, strengthening home-school connections for student success.
- Served on school's IEP team to suggest proven strategies to improve students' weaknesses.
- Served as budget lead to ensure Title I funds were used correctly and effectively for Title I students.
Title I Reading Teacher
Anne Arundel County Public School System
MD
08.2004 - 06.2006
- Supported struggling readers (Kindergarten-2nd Grade) through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
- Used Direct Instruction to engage and further increase Kindergarteners knowledge in phonics and phonemic awareness.
- Boosted student fluency rates by utilizing effective instructional strategies during small group instruction.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress.
- Collaborated with grade-level teachers to discuss individual student progress and ways to address students' needs.
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
MD
08.2002 - 07.2005
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to encourage student participation and learning.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, adjusting instruction as needed.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development and academic success.
- Taught core subjects of reading, writing, math, science, and history.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students and make adjustments as needed.
- Organized field trips and special events that enriched the curriculum and provided memorable learning experiences for students.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Education
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05-2005
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Elementary education
- Differentiated instruction
- Student needs assessments
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management experience
- Parent-teacher communication
Timeline
4's Lead Preschool Teacher
Salem Baptist Weekday Preschool
08.2019 - Current
Pre-K - 3rd Grade Tutor
Alicia Motyka
03.2013 - 08.2017
Title I Reading Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
07.2006 - 07.2008
Title I Reading Teacher
Anne Arundel County Public School System
08.2004 - 06.2006
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
08.2002 - 07.2005
Master of Science - Reading Education
Johns Hopkins University