Donja Hill
Greeley,CO
Summary
An industrious educator with a solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments with a positive attitude and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions, and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment, and grading requirements.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
STEP 4 Student
UNC
01.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students through clear communication about their academic and emotional progress, fostering a collaborative and caring educational experience.
- Established a positive learning environment by enforcing clear expectations for behavior and performance.
- Interpret constructive criticism by frequently making changes to my performance, procedure, and instructional strategies.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best teaching practices and exchange knowledge regarding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement by constantly communicating with my mentors about possible improvements and alterations.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, grade logging, and deliberate note-taking.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully encouraging students to participate in education in novel ways.
- Integrated into a close community by displaying kindness, empathy, courage, and responsibility.
Substitute Teacher
Jeffco Public Schools & District 6
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Read through and implemented pre-written lesson plans to efficiently provide an educational experience to students.
- Carefully followed all classroom plans left by the teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Navigated technology by signing up for positions using the Frontline app.
- Maintained high expectations by communicating clearly with students.
- Growth in promptness by consistently attending to the job posting on time.
STEP 3 Student
UNC
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Engaged in 90 hours of interactive observation by collaborating with the host teacher and creating teacher-student relationships.
- Analyzed and interpreted student data to promote advanced learning environments.
- Designed and implemented many lesson plans to practice teacher fluency and engage students in curriculum-based learning.
- Adapted an entrenched curriculum to meet the needs of a diverse learning environment including students with IEP's, students with 504's, students learning English as a second language, and students on behavior improvement plans.
- Developed competitive unit plans for reading, writing, listening, speaking, and researching skills.
- Participated in mock IEP meetings as a general educator.
- Established routines and procedures that create a safe and predictable learning environment.
STEP 2 Student
UNC
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Engaged in 32 hours of considerate observation to understand student behavior, classroom procedures, and teacher-led instruction.
- Served as a mentor for students in a 7th and 8th grade classroom.
- Collaborated with the host teacher to gain insight to instructional strategies, structured procedures, and typical classroom expectations.
- Studied and applied Social and Emotional learning standards to all written lesson plans to engage in a more meaningful level of pedagogy.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular email interactions with the host teacher.
STEP 1 Student
UNC
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Engaged in 32 hours of considerate observation of the teacher, students, and general functions of an everyday classroom.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies into written lesson plans.
- Analyzed the Colorado Academic Standards to strategically incorporate the appropriate section into a written lesson plan.
- Developed a novice knowledge of Bloom's Taxonomy by creating developmentally appropriate sequencing and assessments in written lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Secondary Education, SPED
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.2024
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Cultural Awareness
- Dependable and Responsible
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Calm Under Pressure
- Project Planning
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
Dean's List 2021-2023.
Published in UNC’s literary journal, 2022 Spring Edition entitled “Space”.
Published in UNC’s literary journal, 2021 Fall Edition entitled “bittersweet”.
Timeline
STEP 4 Student
UNC
01.2024 - Current
STEP 3 Student
UNC
08.2023 - 12.2023
Substitute Teacher
Jeffco Public Schools & District 6
01.2023 - 09.2024
STEP 2 Student
UNC
08.2022 - 12.2022
STEP 1 Student
UNC
01.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Secondary Education, SPED
University of Northern Colorado
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