Deanda Hartley
Fairhope,AL
Summary
Teacher successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Highly qualified with over 20 years in classroom environments. Responsible Educator certified in Alabama to teach ELA. Learns and integrates new technologies and teaching strategies as part of leadership and classroom management. Realizes consistent improvement in test scores year after year.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Foley Middle School
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents to foster a positive learning environment, resulting in increased student engagement and academic growth.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
Paraeducator
Juneau-Douglas High School
08.2015 - 06.2022
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of special education.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions, and treatment results.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
English Teacher
Gulf Shores High School
08.2005 - 12.2015
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05.2004
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Growth Mindset
- Collaborative Teaching
- Student Motivation
- Team Collaboration
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Literacy skills
- Background in Literature
Timeline
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Foley Middle School
08.2022 - 05.2024
Paraeducator
Juneau-Douglas High School
08.2015 - 06.2022
English Teacher
Gulf Shores High School
08.2005 - 12.2015
Master of Arts - Education
University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of South Alabama
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