Educator with 11 years of experience in
Elementary RTI and Preschool Education. Demonstrates skill in individualizing
instruction based on students' needs and interests. Dedicated educator
committed to creating a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating, supportive,
and academically sound for all students.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RTI paraprofessional
Zion Elementary School District 6 at Elmwood Elementary
Zion, IL
08.2006 - Current
Worked with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate children's progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Taught an average of [30] children per school year.
Monitored students' educational progress with individual charts and files.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
Conducted in-home visits to maintain student and family relationships and student performance standards.
Worked on PBIS teams Tiers I & II
Assessed and analyzed test scores and student progress for effective intervention
Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Assistanst Director in charge of curriculum/ Preschool teacher
Early Bird Daycare & Preschool
Battle Ground, WA
05.2003 - 06.2006
Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Supervised a group of 8-10 student teachers throughout the semester.
Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
Monitored students' educational progress with individual charts and files.
Taught an average of 8-10 children per school year.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day.
Assisted and supervised 30 children through the entire school day.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
Established daily routines that were easy for the children to follow.
Supervised students and enforced discipline during all activities.
Nurtured a supportive learning environment that was often used as a model for other classrooms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
2013
Early Childhood Education
Lower Columbia College
Longview, WA
2003
Skills
Tutoring expertise
Experience in Head Start programs
Adept at working with special needs children
Basic clerical knowledge
Organized
Certified Teacher Assistant
Lesson planning
Schedule management
Storytelling
National Education Association
Extensive RTI
Knowledge
Differentiated instruction
Extensive
experience with educational data
Collaborative
team member
Critical thinker
Extensive PBIS knowlege
Reading Tutor
Conflict Resolution techniques
Timeline
RTI paraprofessional
Zion Elementary School District 6 at Elmwood Elementary
08.2006 - Current
Assistanst Director in charge of curriculum/ Preschool teacher
Early Bird Daycare & Preschool
05.2003 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education