Alison Briggs
Missouri City
Summary
Excelled in ESL at HISD, boosting English proficiency with innovative lessons and individualized support. Skilled in IEP development and emotional support, demonstrating exceptional adaptability and effective communication. Achieved significant student engagement and cultural exchange, fostering an inclusive learning environment. Student-focused Substitute Teacher accomplished in managing classrooms and delivering lessons. Careful about following teachers' plans and maintaining discipline. Offers great computer skills and solid understanding of classroom technology. Reliable and knowledgeable educator with experience developing and delivering engaging lessons. Friendly individual enjoys helping students learn new concepts and subjects. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transition Teacher
New Millennium Montessori School
08.2023 - Current
- Promoted critical thinking skills by utilizing inquiry-based learning strategies in the classroom.
ESL Teacher
Houston Independent School District, HISD
08.1995 - 07.2012
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Developed a welcoming classroom environment that encouraged cultural exchange between students from diverse backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding and respect among classmates.
- Improved reading comprehension among struggling students through the use of diverse texts and guided discussions about main ideas, themes, and vocabulary.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ05.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Bryan College
Dayton, TN05.1981
Skills
- Life Skills Teaching
- IEP development
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Emotional Support
- Social Skills Training
- Special Education
- Adaptive learning strategies
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Motivating students
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Parent communications
- Parent Communication
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Small Group Instruction
- Instructional Strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Behavior Modifications
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Modification
- Student Records Management
- Elementary Education
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Safety Monitoring
Certification
Certified Elementary Self Contained (Grades 1-8)
English As Second Language (ESL), (Grades 1-12)
Special Education (Grades 1-12)
Certifications are for life.
Timeline
Transition Teacher
New Millennium Montessori School
08.2023 - Current
ESL Teacher
Houston Independent School District, HISD
08.1995 - 07.2012
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Bryan College