Diamond D. Walls
South Holland,IL
Summary
Focused educator, passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent team building, communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Lead Model Master Teacher
CICS Loomis Longwood
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - Current
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Mentored and supported teachers on classroom teaching practices using professional development programs and instructional techniques training.
- Build and foster a culture of belonging through positive and professional teacher relationships
- Serve as Model Classroom - teaching all subject areas
- Facilitate Data & Design Meetings and planning meetings for assigned teams
- Serve as a member of the school’s Instructional Leadership Team and perform other ILT duties
- Lead Professional Development
4th Grade ELA Master Teacher
CICS Loomis Longwood
Chicago, IL
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Apply various strategies to enhance student learning and behavior
- Apply differentiated instruction in whole group and small group ELA instruction
- Complete exemplar lesson plans and student work according to the CCSS
- Build relationships with students and families
- Provide feedback to students to ensure they are growing
- Build and foster a culture of belonging through positive and professional teacher relationships
- Facilitate lesson planning and collaborative meetings
- Lead Professional Development
2nd Grade Teacher
CICS Loomis Primary
Chicago, IL
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
4th Grade Teacher
Chicago West Side Christian School
Chicago, IL
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Create common core based plans and assessments
- Grading and recording
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Apply differentiated instruction
- Apply various strategies to enhance student learning
1st Grade Co-Teacher
Chicago West Side Christian School
Chicago, IL
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Complete unit plans for Mathematics that are aligned with the Common Core State Standards
- Pull students who are struggling and provide one on one assistance
- Provide assistance to the teacher with grading and recording
- Apply differentiated instruction
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
1st/2nd Grade Teacher
South Suburban Christian School
Matteson, IL
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Planning lessons according to Common Core State Standards
- Provide a healthy and safe teaching environment for my students
- Teach the students about God and Christianity
- Cross reference various topics from different subjects
- Record and assess the children's progress through various forms of assessments
- Cooperate with the other teachers to create one unified environment of learning
- Teach music class to kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade
- Assist with fundraising events for the school
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH05.2014
Skills
- Classroom management
- Play-based learning
- Behavior management
- Problem resolution
- People skills
- Team building
- Reliable & trustworthy
- Training & development
Timeline
4th Grade Lead Model Master Teacher
CICS Loomis Longwood
07.2022 - Current
4th Grade ELA Master Teacher
CICS Loomis Longwood
07.2020 - 07.2022
2nd Grade Teacher
CICS Loomis Primary
08.2018 - 06.2020
4th Grade Teacher
Chicago West Side Christian School
08.2016 - 06.2018
1st Grade Co-Teacher
Chicago West Side Christian School
08.2015 - 06.2016
1st/2nd Grade Teacher
South Suburban Christian School
08.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Central State University
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