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Ava Gates

Orlando

Summary

Innovative educator with over 11 years of experience in creating engaging lesson plans and implementing individualized education plans. Recognized for strong collaboration with colleagues and parents, driving student success and promoting a positive classroom environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher

Celandine Life Prep Academy
Maitland
08.2014 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Facilitated a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration.
  • Implemented individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs.
  • Organized parent-teacher conferences to strengthen family engagement in education.
  • Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.

Teacher assistant

Maitland Academy
Maitland
06.2008 - 07.2014
  • Assisted professors in preparing instructional materials and classroom resources.
  • Supported students with course-related inquiries and academic challenges.
  • Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
  • Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Facilitated small group instruction sessions on various topics.
  • Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
  • Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms, and coordinated documents for teachers.

Education

Exceptiona Education

Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, Florida, FL
12-2026

Associate of Science - General Studies

Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, Florida, FL
05-2024

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Individualized education plans
  • Student assessment
  • Parent engagement
  • Curriculum development support
  • Instructional support
  • Team collaboration
  • Family engagement
  • Childcare requirements
  • Safety awareness

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Celandine Life Prep Academy
08.2014 - Current

Teacher assistant

Maitland Academy
06.2008 - 07.2014

Exceptiona Education

Seminole State College of Florida

Associate of Science - General Studies

Seminole State College of Florida
Ava Gates