A passionate teacher with strong organizational skills demonstrated by 5 years of teaching experience. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural differences of students. I am ready to employ data-driven decision-making and proficiency skills related to the job responsibilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies Teacher | Social Studies Dept Chair
Broward Math and Science Schools
08.2023 - Current
Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout the year.
Utilized BASIS to analyze student reading proficiency data, and disaggregated data to develop a Social Studies PLC SMART goal to align curriculum, instruction, and assessments to mirror the rigor of Civics End of Course Exam (EOC) resulting in 66% proficiency in Civics EOC, 6-percentage point increase from the previous school year.
Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
Developed a Student Government, and Safety Patrol club for upper elementary and upper middle school students. This resulted in attending an FDI/FCDI Coaching debate PD and participating in helping develop a plan for a debate club.
Administered and Proctored FAST State testing to maintain the integrity of test materials and testing procedures.
Analyzed and assisted in compiling data for Saturday Enrichment Camp to increase student performance on FAST Reading and Writing test, which resulted in an increase of scores by 8th grade 58 proficiency (23% increase), 7th grade 54 proficiency, and 6th grade 56 proficiency (12% increase) from the previous school year.
Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged students to apply their knowledge to real-life situations, enhancing problem-solving skills and deepening understanding of course concepts.
Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in social studies education and incorporating new strategies into lessons.
Social Studies Teacher | Social Studies Dept Chair
SunFire High School
08.2021 - 07.2023
Created Social Studies lesson plans to meet students' learning needs, and adhere to curriculum standards.
Facilitated PLCs in encompassing BEST Social Studies Standards with teachers in other subjects to unwrap standards and deconstruct EOC questions.
Tracked and monitored student progress using daily assessments and Common Formative Assessment (CFA).
Administered and Facilitated SAT/ACT prep and proctoring of tests, which resulted in 10/25 (40%) ACT and 5/12 (42%) SAT students meeting graduation requirements.
Administered and Proctored FSA State Testing to maintain the integrity of test materials, and ensure confidentiality of test materials and testing procedures.
Compiled and analyzed data for purposes of increasing student performance on US History EOC, which resulted in a 21% increase in proficiency from the previous school year.
Assisted the administration and staff to develop and implement a school-wide behavior management system.
Cultivated relationships with parents through Remind, in person, by email, and by phone to apprise them of student progress, challenges, and behavioral issues.
Maintained a positive and professional classroom environment throughout the school year.
Collaborated with the security team to assess and develop strategies to enhance the school's security, which developed a rotation schedule, comprehensive logs, and logbook for safety records, resulting in a safe and effective learning environment for staff and students.
English Teacher
SunFire High School
08.2020 - 08.2021
Maintained a positive and professional classroom environment throughout the school year.
Created English Language Arts lesson plans to meet students' learning needs, and adhere to curriculum standards.
Facilitated PLCs in encompassing ELA Standards with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across the curriculum.
Tracked and monitored student progress using daily Common Formative Assessment (CFA).
Organized and Coordinated FSA writing camp which resulted in 50% of students scoring 7 and above.
Assisted and Facilitated SAT/ACT prep.
Administered and Proctored FSA State Testing to maintain the integrity of test materials, and ensure confidentiality of test materials and testing procedures.
Cultivated relationships with parents through Remind, in person, by email, and phone to apprise them of student progress, challenges, and behavior issues.
Collaborated with Graduation Committee to organize this year's commencement ceremony.
English Teacher
Sunrise High School
08.2019 - 06.2020
Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering ELA Florida Standards.
Analyzed data to prepare students for FSA state standardized testing.
Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
Collaborated with other teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies across the curriculum.
Worked with administrators on the incentives committee to support the needs of students through PBIS.
Coordinate and execute PBIS which led to a decrease of student referrals.
Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network via phone and email.
Coordinated student behavioral plans which led to a 3% decrease in behavior referrals from teachers from repeat students
Collaborated with teachers, parents, and other professionals to gather and analyze student data, including academic performance and behavior, which led to the development of students IEP to address the unique needs of each student, as a resulted in 100% of IEP's were in compliance and met students' needs.
Education
MBA - Business Management
Albany State University
Albany, GA
05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Management
Albany State University
Albany, GA
05.2014
Skills
Classroom Management
Differentiated Instruction
Technology Implementation
Certification
Statement of Eligibility
Florida Temporary Certificate
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher | Social Studies Dept Chair
Broward Math and Science Schools
08.2023 - Current
Social Studies Teacher | Social Studies Dept Chair