Destinee Salazar
Summary
Upbeat First Grade Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Driven to continue to learn and grow professionally.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Widefield Elementary School of the Arts
07.2023 - Current
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child's academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
First Grade Teacher
Mesa Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Colorado State University-Pueblo
Pueblo, CO12.2022
Vista Ridge High School
05.2018
Mitchell High School
05.2016
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Phonics Instruction
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Elementary Education
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
Student Teaching Experience
- Mesa Elementary School, First Grade: teach lessons, monitor student work, assist with tasks, manage classroom, run classroom with substitute, student teacher
- Sunset Park Elementary School, Fifth Grade: teach lessons, monitor student work, assist with tasks
- Patriot Elementary School, Kindergarten and Fifth Grade: assist with tasks, monitor recess, manage classroom, assist substitutes
- Salvation Army After School Program: Ages 5 and up, assist with homework, facilitate academic activities, facilitate gym exercises, serve snacks and dinner, facilitate an Easter Egg hunt
- Ridgeview Elementary School, Kindergarten: assist students struggling, monitor recess, assist in end-of-day routine
- Imagine Classical Academy, Pre-School: teach a science lesson, assist in nap time routine, assist in clean up routine, assist in end-of-day routine, assist in creating activities, assisted students who asked for help
Other Jobs
- The Airplane Restaurant, host, server
- Hellscream Haunted House, organized lines, sold tickets
Related Activities
AED/CPR/First Aid Certified for Adults and Pediatrics
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Widefield Elementary School of the Arts
07.2023 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Mesa Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Colorado State University-Pueblo
Vista Ridge High School
Mitchell High School