Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Oakcliff Traditional Theme School
08.2005 - 02.2022
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement and provided extra help and tutorial for those who needed it.
Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Pre-K Teacher
Appletree Academy
08.2004 - 05.2005
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA
05.2003
Skills
RTI Familiarity
Classroom Management
Creative Instruction Style
Gifted Endorsed
Positive Atmosphere Promotion
Behavior Management
Community Involvement
Emergent Curriculum
Differentiated Instruction
Accomplishments
Teacher of The Year award 2017-2018
Certification
Gifted Endorsed
STEM Teacher
Additional Information
I have a dance background and am gifted in the arts. Great with organizing shows and productions.
Choreographer at Columbia College Chicago, Legacy Traditional School Southwest and Doral AcademyChoreographer at Columbia College Chicago, Legacy Traditional School Southwest and Doral Academy