Carroll Ann Davenport
San Diego City Schools
Houston,TX
33
years of professional experience
Versatile teaching professional skilled in adapting lessons for diverse learning needs and collaborating with colleagues to enhance student outcomes. Proven ability to implement positive reinforcement strategies, fostering a productive classroom environment and boosting student confidence.
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
13 Years- Delivered engaging lessons to diverse K-12 student populations, adapting materials for varying learning styles.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a respectful and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to support curriculum implementation and student assessment activities.
- Developed personalized learning plans for students with special needs, ensuring inclusive education practices.
- Utilized classroom technology and digital resources to enhance instructional delivery and student engagement.
- Provided constructive feedback on student performance, promoting academic growth and self-confidence.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, helping them improve academic performance and gain confidence in their abilities.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Increased parent involvement in the educational process through regular communication and collaboration on student progress.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Classroom Teacher
20 Years- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects enhancing student engagement.
- Integrated technology into curriculum, enhancing digital literacy among students.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices in classroom instruction.
- Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional adjustments and interventions.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child's education.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Championed inclusionary practices within the classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
- 3.5 GPA
- Professional Development: Certificate of Completion: California Association of Compensatory Education
- Certificate of Participation: Association of African American Educators
- District Certification: Gifted and Talented Education
- Certificate of Training: California English Language Development Test (CELDT)
- Certificate of Completion: ELPAC Assessment
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Skills
Classroom management
Lesson implementation
Student engagement
Group instruction
Positive reinforcement
Teaching creativity
Safety awareness
Elementary education
Special education
Adaptable
Relationship management
Parent communication
Complex Problem-solving
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
San Diego City Schools
08.2013 - CurrentRead More
Classroom Teacher
San Diego City Schools
07.1993 - 07.2013Read More
National University
Master of Science from Curriculum And Instruction
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National University
Bachelor of Arts from Interdisciplinary Studies
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