Diana Riley
Warren,OH
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Christian Academy, adept at curriculum development and fostering student engagement. Skilled in relationship building and conflict resolution, I successfully implemented innovative lesson plans that enhanced cultural awareness and boosted academic performance, ensuring a supportive learning environment for diverse learners.
Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Christian Academy
06.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- 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.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Substitute Educator
Grand Valley Local Schools
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Production Worker
Great Lakes Cheese
03.2007 - 04.2020
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Psychology And Gifted Education
Kent State University
Kent, OH05-2024
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Academic goals
- Curriculum development
- Cultural awareness
- Technology integration
- Project-based learning
- Relationship building
- Leadership development
Timeline
Substitute Educator
Grand Valley Local Schools
09.2021 - 05.2023
Educator
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Christian Academy
06.2020 - Current
Production Worker
Great Lakes Cheese
03.2007 - 04.2020
Master of Science - Educational Psychology And Gifted Education
Kent State University
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