Diana Bailey
Janesville,CA
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
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
High Desert State Prison
06.2024 - Current
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement, improvement, and behavior concerns.
- Assisted students in analyzing their test results and setting individuals goals based on those results in order to improve scores.
- Managed daily attendance and reports using the SOMS computer program.
- Managed classroom behaviors and maintained safety in a maximum security prison setting.
Teacher
Janesville Elementary School District
08.2005 - 06.2024
- Taught grades 4th-6th.
- Taught 8th grade math and 8th grade physical science.
- Taught writing and grammar 5th and 6th grade.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Presentor
Lassen County Office Of Education
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Researched the common core standards as well as all state adopted curriculum in order to Create engaging power point presentations.
- Contacted and order sample state adopted curriculum from publishers.
- Lead workshops to review and discuss different curriculum options available to schools.
- Assisted teachers in reviewing and evaluating different curriculum.
Assistant Principal
Janesville Elementary School District
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Oversaw all IEP and 504 meetings.
Principal Intern
Janesville Elementary School District
09.2004 - 12.2004
Writing Teacher 5th-8th Grades
Sierra Nevada Academy
08.2002 - 06.2003
- Advised students and provided guidance on academic progress.
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
- Led classroom discussions to encourage students to analyze literature critically.
- Provided grades and progress reports to evaluate student learning needs.
- Developed and implemented course materials, lecture notes and assignments.
- Evaluated and graded students' essays, projects and exams.
- Tutored students struggling with course material.
Summer School English Teacher
Lassen High School
06.2002 - 07.2002
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Led classroom discussions to encourage students to analyze literature critically.
- Evaluated and graded students' essays, projects and exams.
- Developed and implemented course materials, lecture notes and assignments.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Richmond Elementary School District
10.2000 - 06.2001
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
5th/6th Grade Teacher
Julien Elelmentary School
07.1999 - 06.2000
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Teacher- Grades: 2nd, 1st, 3rd/4th Combination
Janeville Elementary School District
01.1997 - 06.1999
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - English And Creative Writing
Southern New Hampshire University
Online07.2018
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, Nevada12.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA12.1996
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Lassen Community College
Susanville, CA12.1994
Skills
- Student Engagement
- California teaching credential and administrative credential
- Behavior Management
- Public Speaking
- Program Development
- Student needs assessment
- Instructional Methods
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Student evaluations
- Learning Strategies
- Test Proctoring
- Lesson Planning
- Faculty Collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Community involvement
- Critical Thinking
- Classroom Management
- Motivating students
- Fundraising
- Student Records Management
- SMART Board aptitude
- Subject matter expertise
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Innovative lesson planning
- Project-based learning
- Standardized Testing
- Testing and grading
- Student rapport
- Student assessment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Instructional Best Practices
- Curriculum Development
Timeline
Teacher
High Desert State Prison
06.2024 - Current
Presentor
Lassen County Office Of Education
08.2014 - 08.2015
Assistant Principal
Janesville Elementary School District
08.2011 - 06.2013
Teacher
Janesville Elementary School District
08.2005 - 06.2024
Principal Intern
Janesville Elementary School District
09.2004 - 12.2004
Writing Teacher 5th-8th Grades
Sierra Nevada Academy
08.2002 - 06.2003
Summer School English Teacher
Lassen High School
06.2002 - 07.2002
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Richmond Elementary School District
10.2000 - 06.2001
5th/6th Grade Teacher
Julien Elelmentary School
07.1999 - 06.2000
Teacher- Grades: 2nd, 1st, 3rd/4th Combination
Janeville Elementary School District
01.1997 - 06.1999
Master of Arts - English And Creative Writing
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Nevada, Reno
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Chico
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Lassen Community College
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