Alison Fortner
Houston,Tx
Summary
Dedicated and Qualified EC-6 and ESL Certified Teacher looking to make a difference in elementary students lives. Committed to meeting students at their levels and developing their academic, social, and emotional skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary ELA & Social Studies Teacher
Fort Bend Independent School District
Houston, TX
12.2020 - Current
- Created rubrics, checklist, and progressions for students to use to aid students understanding and growth.
- Developed differentiated lesson plans and small group lessons to aid in students academic growth.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to analyze student work while creating plans to improve students learning.
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
- Integrated technology into sessions to further enhance student learning.
Student Teacher
Fort Bend Independent School District
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed differentiated lesson plans paying particular attention to
- ESL and SPED learners
- Taught differentiated Reading, ELA, & Social Studies lessons
- Executed Running Records and DRA’s to find student’s reading level and implemented Guided Reading Instruction
- Designed new online graphic organizers for lessons
- Organized Schoology folders for independent instruction
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
Tutor
Self-employed
Houston, TX
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Conducted tutorial services for students to provide academic support in Science, Social Studies, Math and Language Arts
- Tutored emergent readers, proficient and advanced students in 5th-9th grade
- Analyzed student progress and behavior, identifying trouble spots, reteaching accordingly, and taking corrective action as needed
- Collaborated with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference and learning style.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Teaching and Learning
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.2020
High School Diploma -
Pearland High School
Pearland, TX05.2013
Skills
- Student-Centered Learning
- Positive Classroom Management
- Positive Learning Environment
- Differentiated Lesson Planning
- Hands-On Learning
- Individualized Support
- Instructional Strategies
- Providing Feedback
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Behavior Management Techniques
Certification
Certified EC- 6 Teacher (12/16/2020)
ESL Supplemental Certificate (2/12/2022)
Timeline
Elementary ELA & Social Studies Teacher
Fort Bend Independent School District
12.2020 - Current
Student Teacher
Fort Bend Independent School District
01.2020 - 12.2020
Tutor
Self-employed
03.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Teaching and Learning
University of Houston
High School Diploma -
Pearland High School
Certified EC- 6 Teacher (12/16/2020)
ESL Supplemental Certificate (2/12/2022)
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