Candace Donaldson
Tampa
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Hillsborough County School System, specializing in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Successfully fostered strong parent-teacher communication, resulting in significant academic gains for students. Expert in early childhood development, creating engaging learning environments that promote literacy and emotional growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Hillsborough County School System
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Sight Word Wizard teacher, enhancing reading at a early stage for my students.
- Made 7 children Gifted from my class.
- Made major gains with my students, in Dibbles, IReady, and Star Testing, and UFLI assessments on Fridays.
- Anchor Chart Artist for our Wonders Series that we worked with in Hillsborough County.
- Annual Tea Party and Tuesday Tie luncheon for my students every year.
- Home library for my parents as well as Home Word Wall for the home.
- Vocabulary word expert taught every day for lessons to prepare them for a better reading comprehension and fluency.
1st Grade Teacher
Hillsborough County School District
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Increased parent involvement in their child''s education by conducting regular parent-teacher conferences and providing resources for at-home learning support.
- Built Home libraries and word wall for my students.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing/Hillsborough County Sch
01.2016 - 07.2022
- 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.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Substitute Teacher
Leon County School District
01.2021 - 06.2021
- 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.
Education
Master of Arts - Masters in Reading Coach/concentration in Elem.
Grand Canyon Univer
Phoenix, AZ08-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
St. Leo University
Tampa, FL10-2005
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Classroom instruction
- Parent communication
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Hillsborough County School System
08.2022 - 06.2025
1st Grade Teacher
Hillsborough County School District
08.2022 - 06.2025
Substitute Teacher
Leon County School District
01.2021 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing/Hillsborough County Sch
01.2016 - 07.2022
Master of Arts - Masters in Reading Coach/concentration in Elem.
Grand Canyon Univer
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
St. Leo University
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