Extended Day Program Teacher
Evansville Vanderburgh School
- Improved classroom management through consistent communication with students and the implementation of clear expectations and boundaries.
- Developed strong rapport with students by creating a classroom environment that was welcoming, encouraging open communication between teacher and student.
- Fostered a love of learning among students through creative approaches to teaching topics traditionally regarded as challenging or uninteresting.
- Coordinated after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, providing additional support and resources to help them achieve academic success.
- Increased student engagement by implementing interactive activities and group projects in daily lesson plans.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and improve my instructional skills, benefiting both my personal growth as an educator and my students'' success.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching strategies for diverse classrooms.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, enhancing parent involvement in their child''s education and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Promoted positive behavior among students through the use of reward systems and established consequences for negative actions, creating a respectful learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to meet the varying needs of learners within the classroom, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, providing students with a well-rounded understanding of concepts across subject areas.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Utilized various assessment tools to track student progress, adapting teaching strategies as needed to accommodate individual learning needs.
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
- Organized and supervised games and recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
- Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
- Monitored student attendance by collecting attendance rosters and overseeing attendance database.
- Performed general housekeeping duties by washing tables and chairs, putting away chairs and properly placing toys in cubbies.
- Organized and stored toys and classroom materials to maintain order in activity areas.
- Prepared food and served snacks and refreshments to 20-50 children.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
