DESERIA WALKER

• Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
• Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
• Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
• Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
• Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
• Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
• Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
• Monitored each student's progress and revamped strategies to maximize success.
• Mentored students one-on-one to help those struggling or develop special talents.

• Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
• Collected data on program effectiveness through surveying, data analysis and other methods and implemented solutions for improvement.
• Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
• Collaborated with Wilson FUNdations Facilitator, to identify areas in need of improvement and implement solutions.

• Analyzed effectiveness of curriculum already in place.
• Monitored curriculum and school practices for adherence to state educational laws.
• Trained teachers on new curriculum and information.
• Designed detailed plans to help teachers introduce new technology into classrooms.
• Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.

• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
• Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Dean’s List 2015 – 2016