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.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Gratts Primary Center
474 Hartford Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90017
07.2021 - 06.2024
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
STEAM lead teacher, developed the kindergarten and first grade scope and sequence for science. Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Library Specialist
Gratts Primary Center
474 Hartford Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90017
12.2010 - 07.2021
Daily read aloud, fostering a love for reading.
Trained new staff members on library policies, procedures, and best practices, contributing to a high-performing team dynamic.
Improved library atmosphere, creating welcoming spaces that encouraged patrons to explore various resources and services.
Assisted patrons with special needs by offering tailored support services, ensuring an inclusive environment for all users.
Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
Collected fees, fines and donations for balanced library finances.
Maintained and updated patron records in library system database.