Corissa Decker
Oswego
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Childtime Learning Care Center
07.2024 - Current
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
- Established routines and procedures that promoted a sense of orderliness, predictability, and security for toddlers.
- Integrated sensory-based activities to encourage fine motor skill development and hands-on learning experiences.
Daily Building Substitute Teacher
Hannibal School District
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Established high expectations for all learners, fostering a growth mindset that encouraged persistent effort toward academic goals.
- Provided individualized support to struggling learners, enabling them to reach their full potential academically.
- Contributed to school-wide improvement initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and applying new techniques in the classroom.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Lifeguard/Counselor
Camp Hollis
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted with planning activities for all ages of children
- Watched and kept children safe while in the pool and outside of the pool
- Maintained a clean environment for kids and staff
Education
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education, English
State University of New York College at Oswego
Oswego, New York12.2021
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
Organizations And Affiliations
- Kappa Delta Pi, 09/20, Member of this National Honor Society for Education Majors/Professionals
- Kappa Delta Phi, 04/20, Assistant Academic Chair, 09/20, 05/21, This position is designed to help sisters maintain good standing within the organization and with the university, Organized tutor sessions, Group meetings for homework, Individual meetings to help sisters stay on track, Apparel Chair, Assess the budget needed for the semester, Create ideas/designs for apparel, New Member Educator, Prepared fun and engaging lessons for the incoming members, Taught lessons to new members about the history of the organization, Prepared the new members for an exam
Certification
- Elementary Education Certification - New York Department of Education.
Timeline
Teacher
Childtime Learning Care Center
07.2024 - Current
Daily Building Substitute Teacher
Hannibal School District
02.2022 - 06.2024
Lifeguard/Counselor
Camp Hollis
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Elementary Education Certification - New York Department of Education.
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education, English
State University of New York College at Oswego
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