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Teacher of the Year 2012-2014
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Camela Bevil

Houston

Summary


Diverse background in education that continues to foster literacy enhancement for students, continuous self improvement while developing healthy relationships with parents, staff, and the community. I push forward to use my background to expand my impact on a more literate community. Through furthering my tutoring experience, my goals are to build students with confidence in their identity, skill capabilities, visions, and future goals that set them up for a thriving life of fulfilling achievements.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Tutor

Self Employed
10.2020 - Current
  • Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Tracked learning progress to optimize tutoring methods and help students achieve goals.

Financial Agent

Primerica Financial Services
06.2019 - Current
  • Analyzed client capital structures and plans to determine financial viability and productivity of intended investments.
  • Met with members to understand goals and recommend solutions to fit specific needs.
  • Discussed financial options with clients and provided informed suggestions.

Elementary School Teacher

Aldine I.S.D.
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Taught English/Language Arts to fifth graders

Intermediate Level Teacher

Aldine ISD
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Taught sixth graders English/Language Arts skills to develop their literacy

Elementary Teacher

Garden Oaks Christian Academy
08.2011 - 06.2016
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Elementary School Teacher

Sheldon ISD
08.2009 - 07.2011

*Taught English Language Arts to 3rd graders;

  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level. (3rd grade)

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Spring Branch and Katy I.S.D.
03.2008 - 05.2009
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.


Teacher (K-5)

Colorado Springs School District 11
08.2001 - 06.2006
  • Taught Englsih/Language Arts
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.

Private Tutor

Self Employed
06.2003 - 03.2004
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Taught reading skills to enhance their comprehension
  • Taught writing skills to improve communication ability

Substitute Math Teacher

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
03.2000 - 05.2001
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students abreast of teaching techniques and delivery of math concepts

Teacher (Middle)

Harrison School District 2
08.1999 - 07.2000
  • Assisted students with completion of classroom assignments
  • Communicated with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.

Teacher (5th)

Colorado Springs School District Eleven
08.1997 - 06.1999
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching reading and language arts.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.


Education

Master of Arts - Reading Specialist

University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, Texas
06-2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/ Teaching Certification Program

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
06-1996

High School Diploma -

Waltrip High School
Houston, TX
06-1992

Skills

  • Concept explanation techniques
  • Confidence building
  • Building blocks of learning
  • Transitional support
  • Activity-based learning
  • Instructional best practices

Teacher of the Year 2012-2014

I was assigned to teach 3 different grade levels at the same time while all the students were in the same classroom.  These years 

produced much growth for me to step outside of one's comfort zone.

Timeline

Private Tutor

Self Employed
10.2020 - Current

Financial Agent

Primerica Financial Services
06.2019 - Current

Elementary School Teacher

Aldine I.S.D.
08.2018 - 06.2019

Intermediate Level Teacher

Aldine ISD
09.2017 - 06.2018

Elementary Teacher

Garden Oaks Christian Academy
08.2011 - 06.2016

Elementary School Teacher

Sheldon ISD
08.2009 - 07.2011

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Spring Branch and Katy I.S.D.
03.2008 - 05.2009

Private Tutor

Self Employed
06.2003 - 03.2004

Teacher (K-5)

Colorado Springs School District 11
08.2001 - 06.2006

Substitute Math Teacher

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
03.2000 - 05.2001

Teacher (Middle)

Harrison School District 2
08.1999 - 07.2000

Teacher (5th)

Colorado Springs School District Eleven
08.1997 - 06.1999

Master of Arts - Reading Specialist

University of Texas At Tyler

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/ Teaching Certification Program

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs

High School Diploma -

Waltrip High School