Debbra Hunt
Modesto,CA
Summary
Dynamic educator and mentor with a proven track record in developing customized curricula and enhancing student comprehension, notably at Grace Lutheran School. Expert in parent-teacher communication and collaborative learning, I have significantly reduced overhead costs and improved educational outcomes through innovative teaching strategies and effective leadership.
I have spent many years continuing my education through educational organizations.
I have continued to hone my skills to stay up on current teaching styles.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Personalized Educational Teacher
Self-Employed
08.2017 - Current
- Served as a mentor for new teachers (Parents), offering guidance on effective instructional strategies and management techniques. This was for those creating co-ops or just teaching children in their home.
- Developed custom curriculum to cater to students'' individual learning styles and needs.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing visual aids, hands-on activities, and real-world examples.
- Organized field trips and extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experiences beyond the classroom setting.
- Offered variety of stimulating learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs. (individually, as well as groups)
Natural Childbirth Inc.
Self-Employed
04.2001 - Current
- Encouraged informed decision-making by providing objective information about potential medical interventions during labor, benefits and risks associated with each option.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing personalized attention and addressing individual needs in each class.
- Offered guidance on newborn care practices such as diapering, swaddling, feeding, and soothing techniques.
- Advised expectant parents regarding available birthing options including home births, birthing centers, or hospital deliveries.
- Delivered objective childbirth information and resources for birthing facilities and methods.
- Assisted families with objective and informative advice to aid in decision-making.
Home-school Co-op Director and Co-Owner
The Cottage
07.2011 - 06.2019
- Enhanced team communication through effective scheduling, meeting coordination, and correspondence management.
- Optimized expense tracking, significantly reducing overhead costs by meticulously reviewing and reconciling monthly expenses.
- Taught all grades from k-6 in a one room setting.
- Prepared and modeled proper teaching techniques for the parents to use during the week.
- I collaborated with my Partner on the curriculum we would use; We also created some of this material.
- We worked with the parents to help them teach of their children in the best way possible for that child.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Supervisor of Before/After-School Program Leader
Grace Lutheran School
09.1992 - 07.1996
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Led successful project completions under tight deadlines, coordinating effectively across multiple teams.
- Created and implemented the themes that were incorporated into the daily program.
- Fostered a team mentality with the parents.
Paraprofessional
Modesto City Schools
09.1992 - 04.1995
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Communications
Trinity International University
Deerfield, IL09.1999
High School Diploma -
Modesto High School
Modesto, CA06.1986
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative learning
- Educational research
- Health Education
Accomplishments
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% average to 87% average.
- Student Motivation - Developed materials for after-school book club to motivate student to read classic novels and increase literacy among middle school students.
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study to meet their family needs.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
Timeline
Personalized Educational Teacher
Self-Employed
08.2017 - Current
Home-school Co-op Director and Co-Owner
The Cottage
07.2011 - 06.2019
Natural Childbirth Inc.
Self-Employed
04.2001 - Current
Supervisor of Before/After-School Program Leader
Grace Lutheran School
09.1992 - 07.1996
Paraprofessional
Modesto City Schools
09.1992 - 04.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Communications
Trinity International University
High School Diploma -
Modesto High School