Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Kind professional looking to optimize individual student experiences into long-term success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Start Lead Teacher
KRESA
10.2019 - Current
Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Established positive relationships with students and families.
Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Lead Teacher
Little Bulldogs Learning Center
09.2008 - 10.2018
Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
Kindergarten/ 1st Teacher
Kalamazoo Advantage Academy
08.2006 - 08.2008
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Education
Bachelor Of Science And/with Education Degree - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
12.2005
High School Diploma - General Studies
Dearborn High School
Dearborn, MI
06.1999
Skills
Health and safety
Mathematics Instruction
Literacy development
Early Childhood Education
Individual Student Instruction
Classroom Organization
Effective Communication
Curriculum Implementation
Interactive Teaching
Training in food handling preparation
Timeline
Head Start Lead Teacher
KRESA
10.2019 - Current
Lead Teacher
Little Bulldogs Learning Center
09.2008 - 10.2018
Kindergarten/ 1st Teacher
Kalamazoo Advantage Academy
08.2006 - 08.2008
Bachelor Of Science And/with Education Degree - Elementary Education