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ALICIA ZORNES

Catlettsburg,KY

Summary

Accomplished Elementary teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations, and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

ELEMENTARY TEACHER

Cannonsburg Elementary
01.2017 - Current
  • Company Overview: Boyd County Schools
  • Taught all subjects in grades Kindergarten, First, Fourth and Fifth
  • Taught Math Intervention to grades Kindergarten through Fifth Grade
  • Completed Math Recovery (AVMR Course 1 and 2)
  • Response to Intervention (RTI) Instructional Assistant at Summit Elementary School.
  • Worked with small groups of primary students, focusing on intense instruction to build phonemic awareness, vocabulary development, and grade level math skills.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
  • Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Developed strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in school events.

Child Care Missionary

Hands and Feet Project
Jacmel
01.2016 - 09.2016
  • Worked with over 60 abandoned children at the Hands and Feet Project Children's Village in Jacmel, Haiti.
  • While in Haiti, I worked on meeting the educational, emotional and spiritual needs of the children in our care.
  • Built lasting relationships with community members through genuine empathy, compassion, active listening skills.
  • Developed effective communication skills by interacting with diverse populations in various settings.
  • Enhanced cultural understanding by learning local customs and incorporating them into daily interactions.
  • Fostered an inclusive atmosphere where individuals from different backgrounds could come together to form a united community.

First Grade Teacher

Ashland Independent Schools
08.2014 - 11.2015
  • First Grade teacher at Hager Elementary implementing first grade Common Core standards.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Teacher

Boyd County Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2014
  • Taught sixteen years in the Boyd County School System: 12 years at Ponderosa Elementary and 4 years at Catlettsburg Elementary.
  • Grades taught: Preschool (one year), Kindergarten (2 years), 1st Grade (6 years), and 2nd Grade (7 years).
  • 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.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.

Education

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY
05.2005

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Ohio University
Ironton
06.1997

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Relationship building
  • Team collaboration
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Classroom management
  • Technology integration
  • Organizational skills
  • Collaborative learning
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Time management
  • Multitasking and organization

Timeline

ELEMENTARY TEACHER

Cannonsburg Elementary
01.2017 - Current

Child Care Missionary

Hands and Feet Project
01.2016 - 09.2016

First Grade Teacher

Ashland Independent Schools
08.2014 - 11.2015

Teacher

Boyd County Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2014

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Morehead State University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Ohio University

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