Bonnie Baker
San Jose,CA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience in developing and implementing curriculums in Social Thinking Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
15
15
Years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/Parprofessional
Pinehill School
San Jose, CA
04.2013 - 07.2023
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
Paraprofessional Aide
Santa Clara County Office of Education
San Jose, CA
06.2003 - 07.2013
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Family Counseling - Early Childhood And Psychology
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06.1982
Skills
- Parent and Student Communication
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Emergent Curriculum
- Instructional Methods
- Special Education
- Technology Integration
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Effective Listening
- Adult Education
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Management
- Positive Atmosphere Promotion
- Motivating Students
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Positive Learning Environment
- Social-Emotional Learning Training
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Positive Student Engagement
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Instructing
- Teaching
- Counseling
Accomplishments
Used Behavioral Techniques to help students
Designed and implemented curriculum and lessons on Social Thinking
Organized special events for parents and students
Organized committee for No Bullying campaign
Designed and edited yearbooks for 10 years
- Administration - Managed Social Thinking that resulted in [positive outcome].
- Received commendation from Pinehill School principal for successfully working with students with behavior problems.
Additional Information
Worked with ages 6 - 22
Designed yearbooks for 10 years
Organized Back to School Night and Graduation
In charge of PTA - set up meetings and itinerary
Worked on fundraisers
Worked with students on the No bullying campaign
Timeline
Teacher/Parprofessional
Pinehill School
04.2013 - 07.2023
Paraprofessional Aide
Santa Clara County Office of Education
06.2003 - 07.2013
Family Counseling - Early Childhood And Psychology
Ohio State University
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