Enthusiastic Teacher eager to secure a full-time position with experience in providing a positive classroom environment and the tools necessary for students to succeed academically and socially.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Willard Elementary School
2024.09 - Current
Implement the Science of Reading through explicit, evidence-based literacy instruction, including targeted small-group intervention and differentiated support.
Design and facilitate engaging, hands-on literacy centers while utilizing decodable texts and the Bookworms curriculum to strengthen students' phonics, decoding, fluency, and reading comprehension skills.
Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child's academic progress and social-emotional development.
Foster an engaging, student-centered classroom environment that promotes collaboration, critical thinking, and a love of learning.
Collaborate with grade-level colleagues to develop curriculum, share instructional strategies, and ensure alignment with district learning goals.
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Willard Elementary School
2021.09 - Current
Support lead teacher in implementing balanced approach to teaching literacy
Collaborate with kindergarten teachers to explore new approaches and best practices for teaching literacy
Deliver personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
Support social and emotional growth through assisting in Morning Meeting and play centers
Provided personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to students, fostering positive learning outcomes
Monitored student behavior in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher
Demonstrated skills and activities for students, improving understanding and application of concepts
Substitute Teacher, K-5
The Spring School
2019.12 - 2020.03
Implemented classroom management strategies to foster safe, positive learning environment
Delivered instruction in core subjects, ensuring student engagement and understanding
Student Teaching
12th & Marion Elementary School
2019.10 - 2019.12
Developed student-centered lesson plans that engaged diverse learners through differentiated instruction and higher-order thinking
Facilitated small group activities and personalized instruction to support each student's unique learning needs
Promoted a positive learning environment that fostered student engagement and strengthened relationships with peers and teachers
Student Teaching
Hereford Elementary School
2019.09 - 2019.10
Developed engaging lessons with differentiated instruction and immersive activities to enhance student participation
Assisted in managing classroom rules and procedures to foster discipline and maintain a safe learning environment
Cultivated strong relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students to create a supportive educational community