Accomplished educator looking to utilize classroom experience and knowledge of child development to educate and impact families within the Buckingham Community. Skilled in effective communication and planning, adept at creating and fostering interpersonal relationships. Proven ability in collaboration and trauma-informed care, enhancing academic and social-emotional development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Buckingham County Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
Primary School Teacher
Prince Edward County Schools
12.2015 - 05.2018
Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
Provided individualized support to struggling students through targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic achievement, including participation in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on cross-curricular projects.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood/ Early Childhood Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Longwood University
Farmville, VA
12.2015
Skills
Effective communication
Document Management
Trauma Informed Care
Child abuse and neglect dynamics
Organization
Interpersonal Relationships
Collaboration
Planning
Goal Setting
Community Resources
Multicultural Sensitivity
Certification
Virginia Child Abuse Recognition & Intervention Training
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Buckingham County Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
Primary School Teacher
Prince Edward County Schools
12.2015 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Early Childhood/ Early Childhood Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Longwood University
Virginia Child Abuse Recognition & Intervention Training
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