Destiney Lee
Katy
Summary
Energetic Leader driven to continue to learn and grow professionally with strong classroom management and the ability to foster a positive and engaging learning environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Kirk Elementary, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
08.2023 - 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.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Increased parent involvement in their child''s education by conducting regular parent-teacher conferences and providing resources for at-home learning support.
- Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
Kindergarten Teacher
Kirk Elementary, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
08.2016 - 05.2023
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
- Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for special needs children.
- Facilitated individualized learning plans for students with special needs, ensuring their successful integration into classroom.
- Cultivated love for reading among students by integrating interactive storytimes into daily routines.
- Provided regular feedback to parents on their child's progress and areas for improvement through detailed report cards and parent-teacher conferences.
- Fostered safe and welcoming classroom atmosphere, enabling students to feel valued and heard.
- Promoted culture of reading and learning by setting up classroom library accessible to all students.
- Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies for creation of ideal learning environment.
- Monitored use of technology, enhancing student learning and technological skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6
University of Houston
Houston, TXSkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Data-driven instruction
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Social-emotional learning
- Safe, positive learning environment
Certification
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Certification -Texas Department of Education.
- Gifted and Talented Educator Certificate - Various Educational Institutions or Associations.
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Kirk Elementary, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
08.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Kirk Elementary, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
08.2016 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6
University of Houston
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