Bonita North
Retired History/English/basic level Mathematics Teacher
Jacksonville Beach,FL
Summary
History/English Teacher excels at marrying literature with modern student expectations and mentalities. Dedicated to optimizing student experiences using enthusiastic and innovative methods, driving engagement and academic success. Fantastic eye for detail and organizational skills to run successful classrooms. Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards. Intelligent English Teacher brings successful background. Skilled at increasing student interest in seemingly dull subjects with creative and dynamic lesson planning. Known for great attention to detail and comprehensive student support. Intelligent English Teacher brings successful background. Skilled at increasing student interest in seemingly dull subjects with creative and dynamic lesson planning. Known for great attention to detail and comprehensive student support. Scholarly English Teacher with talent for developing and implementing coursework focused on reading comprehension and personal composition. Committed to driving student engagement and understanding using thought-provoking discussions and literature analysis. Excels at tapping into passion for literature to excite students. Dedicated History Teacher offering 20 years of comprehensive experience teaching and assisting students with academic needs. Committed team player comfortable working with other faculty to establish course guidelines and set departmental goals. Passionate History/English Teacher dedicated to creating, implementing and assessing instruction to meet student needs. Design and plan daily unit lessons and motivate and manage classes of up to [Number] students. Energetic and hardworking individual with excellent communication and organizational abilities. Reliable employee seeking teaching/tutoring position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Successful History/English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School History and English Teacher
Fletcher Middle School
Jacksonville Beach, FL
09.1998 - 06.2013
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
- Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Coordinated theme days for classes to encourage interest in reading, resulting in significant increase in reading scores.
World History Teacher
Charles Edward Brooke C Of E School For Girls
London, England, UK
09.1992 - 12.1997
- Prepared various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote retention of study materials.
- Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools.
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Attended professional development seminars and workshops to maintain expertise in [Area of study].
- Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
- Provided advice and guidance to students needing morale-boosting and academic advising.
- Participated in school district meetings and parent-teacher conferences to give insight into student progress and curriculum plans.
- Communicated clear learning objectives to students on each unique chapter.
- Proctored classroom exams and finals in secure environment to prevent plagiarism and cheating.
- Taught [Area of expertise] to [Number] students in classroom setting.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and [State]'s core educational standards.
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
Substitute Teacher
Duval County School Board
Jacksonville Beach, FL
09.1989 - 06.1992
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- 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.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
Education
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL05.1985
Bachelor of Arts - History/Education
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL12.1988
Master of Arts - History/Education
University of North Florida
Jacksonville FL05.1992
Skills
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Learning Assessments
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Student-Centered Learning
- Parent Communication
- Classroom Management
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Time Management
- Grammar Instruction
- Language Arts Core Curriculum
- Learning Management Systems
- Use of Classroom Technology
- Interactive Media
- Individualized Instruction
- Class Encouragement
- Quality Education
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Professional Development
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Student Records Management
- Class Preparation
- Course Requirements
- Patience and Persistence
- Teacher Collaboration
- Adapting to Different Learning Styles
- Class Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Communication Expertise
- Language Instruction
- Classroom Integration
- Instructional Assistance
- Systems Reporting
- Sentence Structure
- Social Development
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Document Coordination
- Idea Brainstorming
- Special Assignments
- Educational Strategies
- Educational Settings
- District Standards
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Positive Learning Environment
- Active Participation
- Smart Board
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Library Resources
- Guided Tours
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Audio-Visual Aids
- Creative Instruction Style
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Conflict Resolution
- Self-motivated professional
- Good listening skills
- Decision Making
- Responsible
Work Availability
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Timeline
Middle School History and English Teacher
Fletcher Middle School
09.1998 - 06.2013
World History Teacher
Charles Edward Brooke C Of E School For Girls
09.1992 - 12.1997
Substitute Teacher
Duval County School Board
09.1989 - 06.1992
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Bachelor of Arts - History/Education
University of North Florida
Master of Arts - History/Education
University of North Florida
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