Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
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Dianna Tippen
Inglewood,CA
Summary
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Longs Family ChildcareLynwood, CA
Head Teacher
06.2004 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students
Nanna's Helping HandsInglewood, CA
Head Teacher
01.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
Education
Compton Community CollegeCompton, CA
No Degree from Early Childhood Education
06.2023
University Overview
Lynwood High SchoolLynwood, CA
High School Diploma
06.2002
University Overview
Skills
- Class Cape Knowledge
- Progress Reporting
- Emergent Curriculum
- Group Sessions
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Learning Assessments
- Special Education
- Classroom Observation
- Group Learning Mechanics
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Google Slides
- Behavior Modeling
- Fine Motor Skills
- Virtual Communities
- Class Engagement
- Special Needs Support
- Teacher Assistance
- Staff Evaluations
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
Head Teacher
Nanna's Helping Hands
01.2021 - Current
Head Teacher
Longs Family Childcare
06.2004 - 12.2020
Compton Community College
No Degree from Early Childhood Education
Lynwood High School
High School Diploma
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