Andrea Boyd
Constellation Schools :Eastside Arts Academy
Shaker Heights,OH
38
years of professional experience
Skilled Elementary Teacher with a background in improving student performance. Focused on working with students, parents, colleagues and administrators alike to teach and motivate students. I am focused on implementing highly effective instructional practices to improve student learning and academic performance. I consider myself an enthusiastic teacher with a knack for making learning exciting and enjoyable, motivated by the belief that all children can be successful learners.
Work History
Paraprofessional
5 Months- Performed special tasks such as adapting educational materials to fit the needs of one student with special needs to learn and grow.
Instructional Paraprofessional
6 Months- Provided diverse assistance to teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays.
- Kept learning environments focused, inclusive and supportive at all times.
- Worked with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
- Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words.
Long Term Substitute Teacher (Grade 2)
9 Months- Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for 8 students each year.
- Encouraged students with special academic interests to fully pursue those subjects.
- Developed students’ computer and technology skills through demonstrations and practice.
- Selected age-appropriate stories and read them aloud during daily story time.
Educator
24 Years- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
- Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for 28 students each year.
Mathematics Coach
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Created and taught engaging math lessons and activities.
Educator/Literacy Coach
9 Years 8 Months- Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for 21-25 students each year.
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Wrote and implemented curriculum on Amish Culture.
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Skills
Meets Ohio's NCLBs Highly Qualified Teacher requirements
DIBELS knowledge
Self-motivated
Strong written and verbal communicator
Affiliations
Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc
Vice-President of Leading Ladies Board of Directors
Founder of Dr. Seuss Reading Program
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Constellation Schools :Eastside Arts Academy
2019.01 - 2019.06Read More
Instructional Paraprofessional
Constellation Schools: Shaker Academy 12406 Buckingham Rd.
2017.11 - 2018.05Read More
Long Term Substitute Teacher (Grade 2)
Virtual Schoolhouse
2015.09 - 2016.06Read More
Educator/Literacy Coach
Warrensville Heights City School District
2005.10 - 2015.06Read More
Educator
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
1981.09 - 2005.09Read More
Central State University
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
Read More
Mathematics Coach
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
.1 -1 - .1 -1Read More