DeAnna Battle
Midwest City
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering 15+ years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
4th Grade ELA Teacher
ASTEC Elementary
08.2019 - Current
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
ASTEC Elementary
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Putnam Heights Elementary
02.2005 - 05.2019
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assessed student performance to evaluate progress and development.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing For Entertainment
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL06.2021
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Model Positive Behaviors
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Educational Software
- Engage Students
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Time Management
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Collaborative Environments
- Team Collaboration
- IEP Familiarity
- Tutoring
- Phonics
- Hands-On Learning
- Problem-Solving Skills
Timeline
Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
4th Grade ELA Teacher
ASTEC Elementary
08.2019 - Current
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
ASTEC Elementary
08.2019 - 08.2020
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Putnam Heights Elementary
02.2005 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing For Entertainment
Full Sail University