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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
HC Promising Practices Grant recipient
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Darra Reynolds

Montgomery,TX

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at three area districts with diverse populations over 24 years, specializing in Professional Learning Communities and data-driven lesson design. Recognized for enhancing student engagement through technology integration, student discourse, and personalized learning pathways. Motivated to share my expertise and work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve success for all students.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Klein ISD- Mueller Elementary
08.2021 - Current
  • Implement differentiated instruction strategies and personalized learning pathways, ensuring all students are able to make progress in their learning.
  • Use formal and informal assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
  • Attend professional development opportunities, staying current on high quality teaching practices and refine instruction accordingly.
  • Establish clear expectations for behavior, routines, roles and practices creating a student-centered learning environment.
  • Foster positive classroom culture through relationship building, mutual encouragement, affirmations, social-emotional and character lessons.
  • Champion inclusionary practices within the classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with IEP's or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
  • New Teacher Mentor
  • KISD Leadership Academy Member

Second Grade Teacher, Kindergarten Teacher

Tomball Isd - Lakewood Elementary
08.2006 - 05.2022

Classroom duties as outlined in current position job description, as well as:

Grade-Level Leader - 2 years, PLC Lead - 1 year,

Mentor Teacher, Flex Teacher - Gifted and Talented, RTI Small Groups, Professional Development Presenter, Curriculum writer - Math and Science, STAAR Tutor - Third & Fourth Grade, UIL Coach and Judge - Oral Reading, and Destination Imagination Coach and Judge


Kindergarten and First Grade ESL-Inclusive Teacher

Spring ISD - Heritage Elementary School
08.2000 - 05.2006

Classroom duties as outlined in current position, as well as, serving in the following capacities:

Tribes Leadership Team, Mentor Teacher

K-2 Science Curriculum writer, Harris County Early Childhood Conference Presenter, and STAAR Tutor




Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Skills

  • Data-Driven Backward Design Lesson planning
  • Differentiated instruction/Personalized Learning
  • Assessment and Data analysis
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Collaborative and Team-oriented
  • Experience with diverse student populations

Certification

Texas Certifications

  • Generalist (Grades EC-4)
  • Elementary Self-Contained (1-8)
  • English as a Second Language (EC-8)
  • Speech Communications (1-8)

Certificates of Educational Credit

  • ESC Region 4 Texas Reading Academies
  • HAC Supplemental Gifted and Talented

HC Promising Practices Grant recipient

Tomball Education Foundation Grant recipient

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Klein ISD- Mueller Elementary
08.2021 - Current

Second Grade Teacher, Kindergarten Teacher

Tomball Isd - Lakewood Elementary
08.2006 - 05.2022

Kindergarten and First Grade ESL-Inclusive Teacher

Spring ISD - Heritage Elementary School
08.2000 - 05.2006

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Sam Houston State University
Darra Reynolds