Carrie O'Keefe
Menifee,United States
Summary
Passionate Sixth-grade Teacher committed to academic and social success of every student. Specializing in multi-subject classroom teaching. Maintains organized and disciplined classroom environments devoted to student learning. Caring and compassionate in addressing individual student needs and promoting positive educational experiences.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sixth Grade Teacher
San Jacinto Valley Academy
San Jacinto, CA
07.2018 - Current
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Attended variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, writing skills, reading comprehension, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies, inquiry-based learning, and hands-on activities making real-world connections.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through project-based learning activities.
Sixth Grade Teacher
San Jacinto Unified School District
San Jacinto, CA
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Devised lesson plans aligned with curriculum and met varying student needs.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Used positive reinforcement method to redirect poor behavior.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
Student Teacher, Substitute, Instructional Aide
Menifee Union School District
Menifee, CA
10.2011 - 06.2017
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Education
Master of Arts - Digital Teaching And Learning
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05.2017
Teaching Credentials K-8 - Teacher Education
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05.2017
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Individualized Instruction
- Project-Based Learning
- Student Rapport
- Flexible and Adaptive
- IEP Familiarity
Accomplishments
- Planned and Chaperoned the sixth grade trip to Pathfinders for three days with 125 plus students, teachers, and chaperones.
- Spearheaded Yearbook Club.
- Facilitated one-on-one academic assistance for at-risk students through lunch and afterschool tutorial sessions.
- ELD and ELPAC Coordinator
- AVID Coordinator & Teacher
Timeline
Sixth Grade Teacher
San Jacinto Valley Academy
07.2018 - Current
Sixth Grade Teacher
San Jacinto Unified School District
07.2017 - 06.2018
Student Teacher, Substitute, Instructional Aide
Menifee Union School District
10.2011 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Digital Teaching And Learning
Azusa Pacific University
Teaching Credentials K-8 - Teacher Education
Azusa Pacific University
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