Diana Holmes
Orangeburg,SC
Summary
Skilled teacher with 20+ years of experience; team player; learns and integrates new technologies and teaching strategies; successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success; work well with administration and fellow teachers; goal driven; strong desire to contribute to student, school, and district success
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Ela and SS Teacher
Felton Laboratory Charter School
07.2019 - 08.2023
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
1st Grade Teacher
Felton Laboratory Charter School
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Incorporated [Software] technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
4th Grade Teacher
Orangeburg Consolidated School District 5
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
English Teacher
Denmark Technical College
01.2007 - 05.2009
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
- Designed and developed instructional activities using data from student learning style assessments.
- Developed interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize learning within classroom.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for college-level English students.
3rd Grade Teacher
Orangeburg Consolidated School District 5
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
5th Grade Teacher
Anne Arundel County Schools
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
5th Grade Teacher
Dorchester School District 2
08.1998 - 05.2004
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
5th & 6th Grade Teacher
Bambery School District 2
08.1995 - 05.1998
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
5th Grade ELA & SS Teacher
Richland School District One
08.1993 - 05.1995
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Claflin College
Orangeburg, SC05-1992
M.Ed - Secondary Education
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC05-1998
Specialist of Education - Reading Teacher Education
Arkansas State University
State University, AR12.2024
Skills
- P>Smartboard operation
- P>Verbal and written communication
- P>Lesson Planning
- P>Lesson plan implementation
- P>Time management
- P>Student assessments
- P>Organizational ability
- P>IEP familiarity
- P>Group and individual instruction
- P>Elementary education
- P>Differentiated instruction
- P>SC Mentor Training
- P>Creating Curriculum and Pacing Guides
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Student-Centered Learning
- Collaborative learning
- Technology Integration
- Student rapport
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year (1997, 2008, 2020)
Certification
SC Mentor Training
Timeline
4th Grade Ela and SS Teacher
Felton Laboratory Charter School
07.2019 - 08.2023
1st Grade Teacher
Felton Laboratory Charter School
07.2018 - 06.2019
4th Grade Teacher
Orangeburg Consolidated School District 5
08.2014 - 06.2018
English Teacher
Denmark Technical College
01.2007 - 05.2009
3rd Grade Teacher
Orangeburg Consolidated School District 5
08.2005 - 06.2007
5th Grade Teacher
Anne Arundel County Schools
08.2004 - 06.2005
5th Grade Teacher
Dorchester School District 2
08.1998 - 05.2004
5th & 6th Grade Teacher
Bambery School District 2
08.1995 - 05.1998
5th Grade ELA & SS Teacher
Richland School District One
08.1993 - 05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Claflin College
M.Ed - Secondary Education
South Carolina State University
Specialist of Education - Reading Teacher Education
Arkansas State University
SC Mentor Training
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