Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Accomplishments
Timeline
Teacher

Camille Genus

Port St. Lucie,FL

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

St. Lucie County Schools
07.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with colleagues for curriculum development, sharing best practices and creating interdisciplinary units.
  • Incorporated social-emotional learning into daily lessons, promoting empathy, self-awareness, and responsible decision-making among students.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Utilized formative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly for optimal learning outcomes.
  • Improved students'' reading comprehension by implementing diverse teaching strategies and materials.
  • Adapted lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse learners, ensuring all students were challenged appropriately and supported in their academic growth.
  • Implemented project-based learning activities, encouraging critical thinking skills and fostering creativity among students.
  • Mentored new teachers in effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.

Teacher

Hollywood Hills Elementary
08.2006 - Current
  • Taught 2nd and 3rd grade with an average of 22 students per class.
  • Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
  • Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and volunteers.
  • Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
  • Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.
  • Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Provided instruction in all subjects to special needs students.
  • Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
  • Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
  • Observed and assessed student performance and maintained thorough records of progress.
  • Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention.
  • Contributed thoughts and ideas at monthly staff meetings.
  • Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Florida International University
Miami, FL
2006

Skills

  • Effectively work with parents

  • Excellent classroom management

  • Member of St Lucie Teachers' Union

  • Special needs students

  • Instructional best practices

  • Critical Thinking

  • Parent/teacher conferences

  • Flexible and adaptive

  • Student rapport

  • Differentiated instruction

  • Motivating students

  • Active listening skills

Certification

  • ESL certified

Additional Information

-Participated in TAHG (Teaching American History Grant) for 3 years

-Team Leader during 2012/2013 school year

-Member of Faculty Council

-Taught FCAT/FSA Camp for 6 years

Accomplishments

  • Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
  • Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
  • Won “Teacher of the Month” award at St. Luce West K-8 in 2019.
  • ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.

Timeline

Teacher

St. Lucie County Schools
07.2019 - Current

Teacher

Hollywood Hills Elementary
08.2006 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Florida International University

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