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Molly Rice

Holladay

Summary

Former Educator at Clark County School District, skilled in fostering student confidence and enhancing comprehension through innovative strategies. Adept in effective parent communication and progress monitoring, I create supportive learning environments that empower students to excel academically and socially. Committed to continuous professional development and collaborative teaching practices.

Current reading tutor with foundation in educational support and student literacy improvement. Proven ability to enhance reading skills through customized lesson plans and interactive teaching strategies. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability to evolving educational needs, ensuring reliable and effective learning environments.


Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Reading Tutor

Beautiful Mind Tutoring (owner Michele Chisholm)
01.2018 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of tutoring sessions, tracking attendance, goals achieved, and areas requiring continued focus.
  • Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
  • Learned and implemented Reading and Spelling Program
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a supportive learning environment that empowered them to succeed.
  • Worked with students on reading comprehension.
  • Conducted assessments to determine comprehensive understanding of materials.
  • Maintained files and created charts to track student progress.
  • Boosted student confidence in reading abilities by providing consistent support and encouragement.

School Crossing Guard

Unified Police Department
05.2010 - 06.2021
  • Adapted swiftly to changing weather conditions, adjusting guarding strategies accordingly to maintain optimal student protection at all times.
  • Maintained a safe environment for students.
  • Assisted special needs students in navigating crosswalks, providing additional support as needed for their safety and mobility requirements.
  • Improved overall crossing efficiency by effectively communicating with students, parents, and drivers.
  • Ensured student safety by diligently monitoring crosswalks and traffic during arrival and dismissal times.
  • Instructed children to safely cross streets using crosswalk and watching traffic lights.
  • Withstood adverse environmental conditions.
  • Developed key relationships with both adults and children through effective communication and purposeful engagement.
  • Interrupted traffic to allow students, parents and other pedestrians to safely cross streets.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily activities, including incident reports and any observed safety concerns near the school grounds.
  • Promoted positive relationships with students, parents, and the community through friendly interactions while on duty.
  • Assisted children in safely crossing streets, attentively assessing traffic conditions and potential hazards.

3rd Grade Teacher

Clark County School District, CCSD
07.2001 - 08.2002
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
  • Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
  • Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, improving overall classroom performance in standardized tests.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Established strong parent-teacher relationships to ensure open lines of communication regarding student progress and needs.
  • Boosted confidence in mathematical concepts by employing hands-on activities and real-world applications.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Developed critical thinking skills in students through the use of inquiry-based learning activities and problem-solving exercises.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, and history.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.

Education

Elementary Education

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05-2001

Skills

  • Compassionate understanding
  • Comprehension enhancement strategies
  • Evaluation skills
  • Effective parent communication
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Fluency development
  • Learner encouragement
  • Progress monitoring
  • Phonics expertise
  • Strong comprehension
  • Classroom management

Timeline

Reading Tutor

Beautiful Mind Tutoring (owner Michele Chisholm)
01.2018 - Current

School Crossing Guard

Unified Police Department
05.2010 - 06.2021

3rd Grade Teacher

Clark County School District, CCSD
07.2001 - 08.2002

Elementary Education

University of Utah

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