High-energy Elementary School Teacher passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skilled in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Cincinnati Public Schools
Cincinnati, OH
08.2015 - Current
Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation.
Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
Adapted and modified lessons to meet student academic needs.
Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
Elementary Teacher
Mount Auburn International Academy
Cincinnati, OH
08.2012 - 06.2015
Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
Participated in professional development workshops during academic school year and summer.
Established and enforced classroom rules and requirements and informed students and parents of school policies and procedures.
Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
Elementary Teacher
Cincinnati Speech And Reading
Cincinnati, OH
08.2009 - 06.2011
Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
Prepared, administered and graded evaluative materials such as examinations and quizzes and created and maintained accurate student records.
Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.