Dedicated Educator with 23 years of experience partnering with parents and ensuring success of students. Skilled at providing feedback on individual progress of students and discussing specific needs.
Dedicated and responsive teacher with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Chula Vista Elementary School District
Chula Vista, CA
08.2001 - Current
Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Supported English Language Learners by providing additional resources tailored towards their specific needs.
Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
Integrated educational software programs into daily lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates, and grading.
Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Served a a grade level leader to help meet school wide and district goals.