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Teacher

Donna Messick

Elementary School Teacher
San Bernardino,CA

Summary

Caring Elementary School Teacher with 33 years of experience in Elementary Education instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Support Teacher-Vermont Elementary School

San Bernardino City Unified School District
San Bernardino, CA
05.2017 - 12.2022
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.

Elementary School Teacher-Vermont Elementary Schoo

San Bernardino City Unified School District
San Bernardino, CA
08.1988 - 05.2017
  • Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
  • Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA
09.1984 - 05.1988

Skills

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Additional Information

I have experience in Administration Designee while being a Support Teacher. I have lead MTSS committee as a coordinator for 5 years. I have coordinated and maintain an active reading Learning Center with 6-7 employees at my direction while being a Support Teacher.

Timeline

Support Teacher-Vermont Elementary School

San Bernardino City Unified School District
05.2017 - 12.2022

Elementary School Teacher-Vermont Elementary Schoo

San Bernardino City Unified School District
08.1988 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Eastern Nazarene College
09.1984 - 05.1988

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