ASHA TUZON
Educator
Bowie,MD
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
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kindergarten-1st Classroom Teacher
Prince Georges County Public School System
09.2021 - Current
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
Paraprofessional Educator
Prince George's County School System
10.2017 - Current
- Conduct detailed assessments of caseloads of 50 students that highlights student progress and areas of needed improvement.
- Contact and schedule parent-teacher conferences used to review student evaluations and next step.
- Assist in development of intricate lesson plans that cover various subject areas and help students grasp new concepts and skills.
- Maximize productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
- Input data into Student Information System (Schoolmax)
- Work closely with Lead Teachers to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete team projects.
- Facilitate small group sessions daily with about 8 students per session.
Education
Masters of Art in Teaching - Early Childhood Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN 08.2020 - Current
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, MAJOR - SOCIAL WORK
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD 04.2014 - 05.2016
No Degree - Adult And Continuing Education
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC 05.2001 -
Skills
Data Analyzing
undefinedAdditional Information
Grade Level Chair person SY 2023-2024
Sunshine Committee Chair SY 2022-2024
Dance Team Club Leader SY 2022-2023
Creative Expression Club Leader SY 2023-2024
Timeline
Kindergarten-1st Classroom Teacher
Prince Georges County Public School System
09.2021 - Current
Masters of Art in Teaching - Early Childhood Education
American College of Education
08.2020 - Current
Paraprofessional Educator
Prince George's County School System
10.2017 - Current
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, MAJOR - SOCIAL WORK
Bowie State University
04.2014 - 05.2016
No Degree - Adult And Continuing Education
Trinity Washington University
05.2001 -
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