Devon Rudderham
Teacher
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Grace Classical School
Jacksonville, NC
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
- Established and maintained consistent classroom rules and expectations for obedience.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
Assistant Teacher
Grace Classical School
Jacksconville , NC
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Monitored students during quizzes and tests.
- Worked with teacher and administrators to enforce school policies and procedures.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Planned, prepared and presented group assignments to encourage collaboration.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Researched and presented new learning tools and methods for classroom application.
- Oversaw classroom operations during teacher and parent meetings.
- Supported teacher in preparing individualized learning plans for underperforming students.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
Childcare Worker
Grace Classical School
JAcksonville, NC
12.2015 - 05.2021
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and learning time.
- Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
Childcare Manager
Gold's Gym
Jacksonville, NC
04.2015 - 12.2018
- Managed paperwork for childcare operations, employee management and state requirements.
- Backed up staff by assisting with difficult behavioral situations.
- Implemented balanced schedules of age-appropriate learning, rest and play.
- Organized classroom resources and lesson supplies for teachers.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Managed staff's schedules and time off.
Restaurant Manager
Steak N' Shake
Broken Arrown, OK
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Broken Arrow High School
Broken Arrow, OK 08.2010 - 05.2014
Associate of Arts - Basics
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK 08.2014 - 12.2014
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 09.2020 - 09.2021
Skills
Classroom management
undefinedTimeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Grace Classical School
08.2021 - 12.2022
Assistant Teacher
Grace Classical School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
09.2020 - 09.2021
Childcare Worker
Grace Classical School
12.2015 - 05.2021
Childcare Manager
Gold's Gym
04.2015 - 12.2018
Associate of Arts - Basics
Tulsa Community College
08.2014 - 12.2014
Restaurant Manager
Steak N' Shake
06.2014 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Broken Arrow High School
08.2010 - 05.2014
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