Connie Wright
Teacher
Grambling,LA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and grade level leader. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Union Parish School Board
Farmerville, LA
08.2017 - Current
- Communicate frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Plan and implement integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Review curriculum and alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Hold conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Collaborate with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Grade and evaluate student assignments, papers and course work.
- Attend IEP meetings for students and families.
- Encourage creative thinking and motivate students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Support student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Foster team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Incorporate multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supervise learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Instruct students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporate exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Support student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Develop and implement lesson plans that address general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
Paraprofessional
Union Parish School Board
Spearsville, LA
09.2013 - 05.2017
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Maintained head count and attendance sheets.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Paraprofessional
Lincoln Parish School Board Cypress Springs Elem
Ruston, LA
09.2004 - 12.2012
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents, when needed.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Direct Service Worker
Children Unlimited Early Steps
Ruston, LA
04.2003 - 07.2004
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to clients and their families.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting relationship.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Assistant Teacher
Lincoln Head Start Child Development Center
Ruston, LA
10.1998 - 04.2003
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
- Oversaw classroom operations during teacher and parent meetings.
- Supported teacher in preparing individualized learning plans for underperforming students.
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Worked with teacher and administrators to enforce school policies and procedures.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Special Education Teacher
Union Parish School Board
Farmerville, LA
08.1996 - 05.1997
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Communicated verbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grambling High School
Grambling, LA 08.1986 - 05.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA 06.1990 - 05.1995
Associate of Science - Child Development
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA 06.1990 - 12.1995
Master of Arts - Psychology
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA 01.1996 - 05.1997
Skills
Classroom management
undefinedTimeline
Teacher
Union Parish School Board
08.2017 - Current
Paraprofessional
Union Parish School Board
09.2013 - 05.2017
Paraprofessional
Lincoln Parish School Board Cypress Springs Elem
09.2004 - 12.2012
Direct Service Worker
Children Unlimited Early Steps
04.2003 - 07.2004
Assistant Teacher
Lincoln Head Start Child Development Center
10.1998 - 04.2003
Special Education Teacher
Union Parish School Board
08.1996 - 05.1997
Master of Arts - Psychology
Grambling State University
01.1996 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Grambling State University
06.1990 - 05.1995
Associate of Science - Child Development
Grambling State University
06.1990 - 12.1995
High School Diploma -
Grambling High School
08.1986 - 05.1990
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