Smart Classroom
Angela Alfaro
Teacher
Rockmart,Ga.
Summary
Kind Teacher with 16 years of experience. Dedicated, resourceful, and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every student. Aptitude to remain flexible, ensuring that every child’s learning style and abilities are addressed. Superior interpersonal and communication skills to foster meaningful relationships with students, staff and parents. Dedicated to assessing student growth and creating individualized plans for student success. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Paulding County Schools
Rockmart, GA
08.2019 - Current
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
Third Grade Teacher
Paulding County Schools
Rockmart, GA
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Paulding County Schools
Rockmart, GA
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Lead school in implementing PBIS.
- Standard based report card representative and part of yearbook and attendance committees.
- Mentored student teachers.
Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
Coweta County Schools
Sharpsburg, GA
08.2009 - 05.2015
- Mentored high school students.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Planned and instructed each subject area using a wide variety of strategies and thematic units.
- Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Helped with 5th grade musical production.
ACT Instructor
Elite Test Prep
Sharpsburg, GA
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Researched modern best practices in improved tutoring methods for high school students studying for standardized tests.
- Lead Reading and English ACT class for local high school.
- Tutored students individually in reading and grammar for ACT
First Grade Classroom Teacher
Coweta County Schools
Sharpsburg, GA
08.2006 - 05.2009
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors.
- Co-taught with ESOL teacher during reading instruction for grade level.
- Created interactive and differentiated learning centers.
- Mentored high school students.
- Helped run reading program after school.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
West Georgia University
Carrollton, Georgia 05.2014 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Point University
East Point, Georgia 05.2001 - 05.2006
Skills
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Planning and Coordination
Early childhood development
Certification
ESOL Endorsement
05-2006
[STEM Certified] Training - [2009]
05-2009
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Paulding County Schools
08.2019 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
Paulding County Schools
08.2018 - 05.2019
Fifth Grade Teacher
Paulding County Schools
08.2015 - 05.2018
ACT Instructor
Elite Test Prep
08.2014 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
West Georgia University
05.2014 - 05.2018
Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
Coweta County Schools
08.2009 - 05.2015
[STEM Certified] Training - [2009]
05-2009
First Grade Classroom Teacher
Coweta County Schools
08.2006 - 05.2009
ESOL Endorsement
05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Point University
05.2001 - 05.2006
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