Dea Gerth
Texarkana,TX
Summary
Passionate teacher with a proven track record at Lighthouse Christian Academy; skilled in creative lesson plan development over a wide range of subjects to foster student engagement. Implements individualized education plans and builds strong relationships with students and parents, ensuring academic success and emotional growth. Motivates students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Committed to enhancing classroom environments through effective communication and teaching strategies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Grades 5-6
Lighthouse Christian Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
ELA Teacher Grades 4-10
Texarkana Christian Academy
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
ELA Teacher Grades 5-10
Lighthouse Christian Academy
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TXBachelor of Arts For Teaching - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2026
Skills
- Effective listening
- Project-based learning
- Clear public speaking skills
- Student records management
- Performance assessments
- Creative lesson plan development
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Flexible and adaptive
Timeline
Teacher, Grades 5-6
Lighthouse Christian Academy
08.2024 - Current
ELA Teacher Grades 4-10
Texarkana Christian Academy
08.2023 - 05.2024
ELA Teacher Grades 5-10
Lighthouse Christian Academy
09.2022 - 05.2023
No Degree - General Studies
Texarkana College
Bachelor of Arts For Teaching - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
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