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Dorothy Graves
Secondary Education Teacher
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching middle and high school students diverse subjects. Adept at developing effective lesson plans, maintaining positive relationships with parents and instructing students with various levels of learning challenges.
Overview
1
1
Language
10
10
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School English Language Arts Teacher
DCPS
Washington, DC
11.2019 - Current
- Currently serving as 7th Grade Class Sponsor, We the Girls Faculty Advisor, PTO Advisory Board Member, and School Culture Advisory Board Member
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Administered standardized tests to determine comprehension rates among students.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of all students.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues and consulted with colleagues to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies..
- Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
- Implemented innovative teaching approaches for special needs students to meet requirements of individualized education plans.
Academic Tutor
Self
Alexandria, VA
10.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Stressed importance of good study habits and developed homework schedules, encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
- Provided early intervention assistance to struggling students.
- Held meetings with parents and guardians each grading period to discuss students' progress and respond to concerns.
- Supported teacher instruction by discussing concepts and creating custom practice questions.
Academic Tutor
Educational Connections Tutoring And Test Prep
Fairfax, VA
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Helped students prepare for routine and standardized tests, including college entrance exams.
- Drilled students on subject matter and used flashcards and writing techniques to improve recall.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Stressed importance of good study habits and developed homework schedules, encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
- Provided early intervention assistance to struggling students.
Spanish Teacher
Mobile County Public School System
Mobile, AL
11.2014 - 05.2015
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
Spanish Long-Term Substitute Teacher
DCPS
Washington, DC
09.2014 - 11.2014
- Used written exercises to test and develop ability to read and write foreign languages.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
Tutor and Teaching Assistant
The University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, which enabled students to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Organized and guided activities for students, including skills practice, research and memorization tasks.
Education
M.Ed - Special Education
Moreland University
Washington, DC 10.2019 - 12.2020
No Degree - Latin American And Hemispheric Studies
The George Washington University
Washington, DC 05.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages and Literatures, Spanish
The University Of South Alabama
Mobile, AL 01.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies, International Relations
The University Of South Alabama
Mobile, AL 01.2011 - 05.2013
No Degree - Biochemistry
The University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL 06.2007 - 12.2010
Skills
Technical Writing
Classroom, Small Group, and Individual Instruction
Skills assessments
Student records management
Organizational skills
Technology integration
Relationship building
One-on-one mentoring
Response-to-intervention understanding
IEP familiarity
Lesson Planning
Field trip planning
Behavior and classroom management systems
Literature analysis
Detail-oriented
Flexible & Adaptable
Affiliations
Washington Teachers' Union
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Berkshire School Alumni Group
South Alabama Alumni Association
National Education Association
National Council of Teachers of English
ASCD: Professional Learning and Development for Educators
Association for Middle Level Education
Software
Office 365
Timeline
Middle School English Language Arts Teacher
DCPS
11.2019 - Current
M.Ed - Special Education
Moreland University
10.2019 - 12.2020
Academic Tutor
Self
10.2017 - Current
Academic Tutor
Educational Connections Tutoring And Test Prep
10.2017 - 06.2018
Spanish Teacher
Mobile County Public School System
11.2014 - 05.2015
Spanish Long-Term Substitute Teacher
DCPS
09.2014 - 11.2014
No Degree - Latin American And Hemispheric Studies
The George Washington University
05.2013 - 06.2014
Tutor and Teaching Assistant
The University of South Alabama
08.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages and Literatures, Spanish
The University Of South Alabama
01.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies, International Relations
The University Of South Alabama
01.2011 - 05.2013
No Degree - Biochemistry
The University Of Alabama At Birmingham
06.2007 - 12.2010