Betty Davis
Teacher
Nederland,United States
Summary
Dedicated teaching professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Longview ISD
Longview, Texas
1997.08 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
- Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
Lead Teacher
Head Start Program
Naples, TX
2005.08 - 2008.12
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Lead Teacher
Trinity
Longview, TX
2001.01 - 2003.05
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Designed training program to teach new teachers school guidelines and increase overall success.
Tutor
Private
Longview, TX
1997.01 - 2000.12
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
- Stressed importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
- Coached and mentored less-experienced tutors to observe and measure outcomes.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Collaborated with parents to develop appropriate tutoring lessons.
- Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation and encouragement.
- Leveraged technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Texarkana, TX 2002.08 - 2006.05
Skills
Relationship building and management
Lesson implementation
Verbal and written communication
Secondary education
Parent Communication
Organizational abilities
Special education
Middle school education
Creative problem solving
Classroom management
Elementary education
Disciplinary procedures
Discipline
Safety awareness
Student records management
Adaptable
Test preparation
Lesson plan implementation
Accomplishments
During my time teaching I have given test and tutored preschool, secondary, high school, and University level students. I have made lesson plans and overseen several teaching responsibilities for preschool, secondary, and high school students. I was usually the lead teacher in the classroom except when substituting.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Head Start Program
2005.08 - 2008.12
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
2002.08 - 2006.05
Lead Teacher
Trinity
2001.01 - 2003.05
Substitute Teacher
Longview ISD
1997.08 - Current
Tutor
Private
1997.01 - 2000.12