Felicia DeWeese
Temple,TX
Summary
Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments 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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Lesson Instructor
Self Employed
Temple, TX
07.2017 - Current
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.
- Tested students on materials presented in workshops and classes to assess grasp of material.
- Increased student participation by facilitating interesting and relevant events.
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
- Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
- Developed classroom guidelines and assignment rules to communicate expectations.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians about student progress, working to involve parents in educational goals.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Temple Independent School District
Temple, TX
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gatesville High School
Gatesville, TXBachelor of Arts - Music
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Killeen, TX12.2022
Associate of Arts - Music
Temple College
Temple, TX05.2019
Skills
- Continuing education
- Student advocacy
- Curriculum design
- Student counseling
- Group and individual instruction
- Student rapport
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom management
- Classroom technology
- Student-centered learning
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Temple Independent School District
11.2017 - 03.2020
Private Lesson Instructor
Self Employed
07.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Gatesville High School
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Associate of Arts - Music
Temple College
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