Ciara Norris
High Point,NC
Summary
Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan. Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Davidson Charter Academy
08.2022 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children. Managed 2 teacher-parent conferences during the school year with communication throughout the day.
- Collaborated with colleagues every Tuesday to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Coached teachers in proactive classroom management techniques, reducing instances of disruptive behavior during instructional time.
Kindergarten Teacher
The Point College Preparatory and Leadership Academy
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Worked one-on-one with at-risk students on core subjects for 25 minutes each day.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Intern Teacher
Children's Place
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support and special need services.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
- Worked with main classroom instructor to devise creative activities for students.
- Attended and contributed to staff meetings every Thursday for 30 minutes.
- Worked with mentor teacher to plan instructional goals and lesson activities covering required topics.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-salem, NC05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Birth - Kindergarten
Winston Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC05.2019
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood EducationExperiences
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC05.2016
Skills
- Strong Organization
- Written and Communication Skills
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- Skilled in Microsoft Office
- Multitasking
- Innovative and problem-solving abilities
- Documentation and Reporting
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Curriculum Planning
Timeline
Educator
Davidson Charter Academy
08.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
The Point College Preparatory and Leadership Academy
08.2019 - 06.2022
Intern Teacher
Children's Place
02.2019 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Winston-Salem State University
Bachelor of Science - Birth - Kindergarten
Winston Salem State University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood EducationExperiences
Guilford Technical Community College
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