Barbara Maas
Columbia,CT
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Building Sub
New Millennium Academy Charter Sch
2023.08 - Current
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Counseled students with adjustment or academic problems.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
Paraprofessional Educator
New Millennium Academy Charter Sch
2018.01 - 2023.08
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Assessed student social, emotional, and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Little Newton's Nest
2010.04 - 2017.11
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Urban Early Education
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN05.2024
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN12.2022
Associate of Science - Early Education
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Minneapolis, MN05.2010
No Degree - General Ed
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN01.2001
Skills
- Department Collaboration
- District Standards
- Exercise Testing
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Progress Reporting
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Collaborative Environments
- Educational Strategies
- Behavior Modification
- Different Learning Styles
- Teacher Education
- Intercultural Awareness
Timeline
Long Term Building Sub
New Millennium Academy Charter Sch
2023.08 - Current
Paraprofessional Educator
New Millennium Academy Charter Sch
2018.01 - 2023.08
Lead Toddler Teacher
Little Newton's Nest
2010.04 - 2017.11
Bachelor of Science - Urban Early Education
Metropolitan State University
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Augsburg College
Associate of Science - Early Education
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
No Degree - General Ed
St. Cloud State University
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