Deanna Blake
Carnegie,PA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Chartiers Valley Primary School, adept at behavior management and fostering positive relationships. Skilled in developing individualized instruction and implementing effective teaching strategies, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. Committed to supporting diverse learning needs through collaboration and innovative lesson planning.
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Compassionate individual with established experience providing support to students. Demonstrated ability to create lesson plans and assess student progress.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Chartiers Valley Primary School
08.2024 - Current
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized instruction for students with special needs.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Wee Care Children's Learning Center
12.2017 - 08.2024
- Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Implemented a variety of assessment tools to track student progress and adjust instruction accordingly, leading to improved learning outcomes.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Bethany College
Bethany, WV05-2014
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Special education support
- Data collection
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Preparing instructional materials
- Lesson planning
- Creating visual displays
- Classroom management
Certification
- Certified Elementary Teacher (Instructional I, Grades PK-4)
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Chartiers Valley Primary School
08.2024 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Wee Care Children's Learning Center
12.2017 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Bethany College
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