April Canard
Pocahontas,AR
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Pocahontas School District
Pocahontas, AR
08.2016 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Implemented individualized instruction strategies using diverse learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design 2nd Grade curriculum improvements and initiatives.
- Monitored student progress, providing timely feedback to foster academic growth and motivation.
- Utilized educational technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences for students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Teacher
Couch R-1 School
Couch, MO
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or tutoring sessions to further engage students in the subject matter outside of regular class time.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering critical thinking and connections between subjects.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents through newsletters, conferences, and online platforms to keep them informed of their child''s progress.
- Implemented project-based learning opportunities to encourage creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in students.
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops and trainings to stay current on best teaching practices and enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by establishing consistent routines and clear expectations, promoting mutual respect among students.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
Education
Master of Science - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Mid Level ELA And Social Studies
Williams Baptist
College City, AR05-2012
Skills
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Growth mindset
- Conflict resolution
- Student-centered learning
- ESL- english as second language
- Serving diverse communities
- Lesson planning
Accomplishments
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
Timeline
Teacher
Pocahontas School District
08.2016 - Current
Teacher
Couch R-1 School
08.2014 - 05.2016
Master of Science - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Henderson State University
Bachelor of Science - Mid Level ELA And Social Studies
Williams Baptist