High-energy Teacher with solid background educating students. Maintains organized and disciplined classroom environments devoted to student learning. Caring and compassionate in addressing individual student needs and promoting positive educational experiences.
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Carrie Dee
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Tustin,CA
Summary
Overview
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Torrance Unified School DistrictTorrance, CA
Kindergarten Teacher 11 Years
07.2001 - Current
Job overview
- Early student success with Daily Five rotation allowing me to teach guided reading more effectively.
- Improved students' reading independence using the Jan Richardson's model. Students at or above grade level by year's end.
- Utilized CGI training resulting in more effective learning.
- Daily writing using a prompt or through creative expression enhanced each student's communication skills.
- Created strong relationships with parents by keeping them informed of student's development beyond those of scheduled progress reports and report cards, establishing goals for improvement and advancement.
- Created rubrics and assessments to monitor student progress.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans,using ST Math and Raz Kids.
- Utilized the Star Reward System that motivated students to acquire positive behaviors and helpfulness towards others.
Torrance Unified School DistrictTorrance, CA
First Grade Teacher 1 Yr.
07.2001 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained positive classroom environment by using the Star Reward System.
- Representative for the first grade team for the leadership committee.
- Progressed literacy through daily guided reading in small groups according to students' running record level and ability.
- Organized the guided reading material for the Literacy Room Committee.
- Worked with parents to help their child meet goals set by the Student Success Team, I.E.P, or myself.
Torrance Unified School DistrictTorrance, CA
Second Grade Teacher 5 Years
07.2001 - Current
Job overview
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and got them involved with their student's education and success strategies.
- Member of the Student Success Team where we met with parents after creating strategies on how to meet students social and academic needs.
- Member of the Safety Committee.
- Utilized CGI training which increased students' ability on problem solving..
- Incorporated Snazzy Snacks in a weekly lesson where students learned a new creative health-based recipe.
- Incorporated technology in Science for better comprehension.
- Taught Readers Theater where students expressed characters and performed in the class.
Orange Unified School DistrictAnaheim Hills, CA
Kindergarten Teacher 3 Years
06.1998 - 06.2001
Job overview
- Lead teacher that represented the Kindergarten team.
- Worked alongside teachers that modeled social and academic lessons and strategies.
- Taught hands on learning lessons that sparked creativity and motivated students..
- Classroom management was improved by incorporating strategies from a professional development by award winning educator and author Rick Morris.
- Created strong relationships with parents by providing them opportunities to volunteer in the classroom.
- Planned lessons that encouraged creativity and motivated through imagination.
- Organized field trips to farms that allowed students to learn through hands on learning and fostered excitement.
Anaheim City School DistrictAnaheim, CA
50% Contract Kindergarten Teacher 1 Yr.
09.1997 - 06.1998
Job overview
- Implemented focused lessons for reading readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities..
- Taught Math, Reading and writing through a three classroom rotation.