Clarisa Gray
Summary
Pre-K Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Lake Worth ISD
08.2020 - Current
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Assisted and supervised 15 children through entire school day.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Enhanced 4 and 5-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
Teacher
Child Care Associates, Head Start
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Linda Kay Teacher Assistant
Child Care Associates
04.2014 - 08.2017
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early
LeTourneau University
2017
Associates of Art - undefined
Tarrant County College
2013
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Diverse Classroom Settings
- Effectively Work with Parents
Accomplishments
- TSR (Texas School Readiness) Development Talkers, Instructions for Large and Small Group, Differentiate lessons for students.
- Conscious Discipline Training
- Team Lead school year 2022-2023
Timeline
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Lake Worth ISD
08.2020 - Current
Teacher
Child Care Associates, Head Start
08.2017 - 05.2020
Linda Kay Teacher Assistant
Child Care Associates
04.2014 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Early
LeTourneau University
Associates of Art - undefined
Tarrant County College