Hi, I’m
Armida Givens
Washougal,WA
Summary
Innovative instructional designer bringing an eight-year background instructing learners. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with peers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual learner needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase learner performance.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Camas School District
8th Grade Math Teacher
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Implemented peer tutoring system to enhance comprehensive understanding of math techniques and increase student test scores.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
Vista Charter Middle School
7th Grade Math Teacher
08.2015 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Implemented peer tutoring system to enhance comprehensive understanding of math techniques and increase student test scores.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
Education
University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA
Master of Science from Learning Design And Technology
08.2023
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
Skills
- Instructional Design
- Adult Learning Theory
- eLearning Modules
- Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Articulate Storyline
- Articulate Rise 360
- Microlearning Courses
- Accessibility Conscious
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
8th Grade Math Teacher
Camas School District
08.2020 - Current
7th Grade Math Teacher
Vista Charter Middle School
08.2015 - 07.2020
University of San Diego
Master of Science from Learning Design And Technology