Mature and professional effective teacher who adapts to new situations and technologies with ease. Enthusiastic teacher highly effective at providing quality instruction and fostering a positive learning environment for all students. Dedicated teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Strong educational background and more than fifteen years of teaching and facilitating experience. Excellent interpersonal and organization skills. Adept at lesson planning and classroom management. Demonstrated skill in individualizing instruction based on students' needs and interests. Dedicated educator committed to creating a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating, encouraging and supportive for all students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Hammock Pointe Elementary
Palm Beach County, FL
08.2023 - 01.2024
Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
Supported English Language Learners by providing additional resources tailored towards their specific needs.
Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
Actively sought out opportunities for collaboration with other teachers within the district.
Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
Third Grade Teacher
Sunshine Elementary Charter School
Hollywood, FL
12.2022 - 06.2023
Highly effective teacher who helped 90% of her students grow an average of two grade levels.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
Directed individualized instruction in various subjects to achieve educational goals and drive curriculum requirements.
Deployed assessment data to drive instruction and student mastery of standards.
Pursued positive methods to correct student behavior, delivering constructive feedback upon improvement.
Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
Prepared, administered and graded evaluative materials such as examinations and quizzes and created and maintained accurate student records.
Third Grade Teacher
Mater Preparatory Academy
Miami, FL
08.2019 - 06.2022
Highly effective teacher of twenty two students of which ninety one percent of them met their yearly reading goal and eighty six percent of them met their yearly math goal.
Received students at an average of a first grade reading level at the beginning of the year and they ended at an average of a third grade reading level.
Eighteen out of the twenty two students passed the FSA State Test.
My students made the most growth in reading and in math in the entire school.
Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
Created collaborative environment in classroom where students worked together to support everyone's learning.
Embraced teaching children of diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
Guided students' guardians to various local resources.
Second Grade Dual Language Teacher
Sarah J Anderson Elementary School
Vancouver, WA
08.2017 - 06.2018
Managed a Dual Language classroom of eighteen students.
Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations in both English and Spanish.
Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.
Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.
Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Kept accurate records of student performance, maintaining the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
Lectured and communicated effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and progress student accountability.
Supplied one-on-one attention to each student, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
Applied the positive reinforcement method to redirect negative behaviors.
Wrote daily and weekly lesson plans.
First Grade Teacher
Somerset East Preparatory
Miramar, FL
01.2017 - 06.2017
Managed classroom of twenty six students.
Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.
Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Took appropriate disciplinary measures when students misbehaved
Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.
Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level
Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences.
Education
Reading Endorsement - Elementary Education
Florida International University
Miami, FL
04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with ESOL Endorsement
Florida International University
12.2016
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
Skills
Critical thinker
Decisive
Differentiated instruction specialist
Flexible and adaptive
Calm under pressure
Classroom management specialist
Compliance standards
Multimedia instruction
Test preparation
Behavior management
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Parental communication
Active listening
Relationship building
Analytical
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Hammock Pointe Elementary
08.2023 - 01.2024
Third Grade Teacher
Sunshine Elementary Charter School
12.2022 - 06.2023
Third Grade Teacher
Mater Preparatory Academy
08.2019 - 06.2022
Second Grade Dual Language Teacher
Sarah J Anderson Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2018
First Grade Teacher
Somerset East Preparatory
01.2017 - 06.2017
Reading Endorsement - Elementary Education
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with ESOL Endorsement