Catherine Fleming
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues. Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values. Compassionate Teacher skilled at introducing new technologies into classrooms and improving student engagement, learning and academic performance. Committed to closely monitoring progress and proactively adjusting strategies for long-term student success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Train Up A Child Christian Academy
Maywood, Illinois
06.2001 - 12.2023
- Integrated educational software programs into daily lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Prepared weekly newsletters for parents outlining upcoming assignments or events at school.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
Home Caretaker
Aspire Health Partners
Bellwood, IL
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines provided by dietitians or physicians.
- Followed company uniform, performance and security policies with every job.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Developed positive relationships with family members who may be involved in caregiving decisions.
- Assisted clients with mobility challenges in transferring from bed to wheelchair or other seating.
- Monitored building security and safety by locking doors or avoiding hazards.
- Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of needed repairs.
- Organized and maintained the home environment, ensuring all areas are clean and tidy.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Provided assistance with personal hygiene, including bathing and dressing.
- Cleared snow, leaves, trash and debris from steps, walkways and areas around building entrances and exits, maintaining cleanliness and appearance of premises.
- Maintained daily logs of activities, meals served and medications administered.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
St. Augustine College
1345 W. Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640Some College (No Degree) - Education
Chicago City College
Chicago, ILSkills
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Parent and Teacher Conferences
- Community Involvement
- Classroom Management
- Cognitive and Behavioral Development
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Reporting and Documentation
- Parental Participation
- Learning Strategies
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Student Records Management
- Learning Assessments
- Special Needs Students
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Home Caretaker
Aspire Health Partners
01.2018 - 05.2019
Teacher
Train Up A Child Christian Academy
06.2001 - 12.2023
Some College (No Degree) -
St. Augustine College
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Chicago City College
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