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Darla Garrett

Lithonia,Georgia

Summary

Energetic and Skillful School Teacher with structured and organized approach to classroom development. Driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Carefully analyzed student areas of weakness and promoted areas of excellence. Orchestrated innovative solutions to academic and interpersonal problems. Developed compassionate approach to growing student maturity. Results-driven style of teaching with strong record of success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

School Teacher

Primrose Schools
07.2021 - Current
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
  • Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
  • Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.

HeadStart Special Education Preschool Teacher

Sheltering Arms Early Education & Family Centers
08.2016 - 09.2019
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Lead Teacher/After-School Tutor

ACNO
12.2011 - 08.2016
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.

Education

Associate of Arts - Child Development

CDA Council
Atlanta
05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Clark Atlanta University
05.2011

Skills

  • Strategy Planning
  • Instruct Groups
  • District Standards
  • Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Social Development
  • Safety Awareness
  • Test and Assignment Evaluation

Accomplishments

  • Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of [learning activities].
  • Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
  • Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Georgia Bright From The Start.

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

School Teacher

Primrose Schools
07.2021 - Current

HeadStart Special Education Preschool Teacher

Sheltering Arms Early Education & Family Centers
08.2016 - 09.2019

Lead Teacher/After-School Tutor

ACNO
12.2011 - 08.2016

Associate of Arts - Child Development

CDA Council

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Clark Atlanta University

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