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Billie Reynolds
teacher
Azle,Texas
Summary
Passionate educator with a strong background in child development and individualized instruction. Skilled in effective communication and problem-solving, dedicated to adapting strategies to meet diverse learning needs and ensuring student success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Cornerstone Head Start
06.2019 - 02.2025
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with educational standards.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support child development and learning objectives.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adapting instructional strategies to meet diverse needs.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Advocated for children's needs by engaging with community resources to provide additional support services.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
Lead Teacher
Head Start Program Azle
08.2007 - 06.2019
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum aligned with early childhood education standards.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development in children.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Collaborated with families and community partners to support children's developmental needs.
- Conducted regular assessments to track student progress and adapt instructional strategies accordingly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School
Ft. Worth Tx.06-1975
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson development
- Curricula development
- Group and individual instruction
- Student records management
- Age-appropriate discipline
- Safe learning environment
- Childcare requirements
- Behavior management
- Curriculum implementation
- Small group instruction
- Student assessment
- Classroom instruction
- Student evaluations
- Curriculum compliance with [state]
Certification
- Child Development Training - maintained for 20 years
Interests
Timeline
Teacher
Cornerstone Head Start
06.2019 - 02.2025
Lead Teacher
Head Start Program Azle
08.2007 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School