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Elaine Callender

Miami Gardens

Summary

With a proven track record at Broward County School Board, I excelled in fostering engaging learning environments and enhancing student outcomes. My expertise in classroom management and lesson planning, coupled with a strong ability to build relationships, significantly improved academic performance and critical thinking skills among students.

Work History

Teacher

Broward County School Board
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
  • Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
  • Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
  • Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
  • Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
  • Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
  • Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
  • Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.

Service Manager

Sears Roebuck
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
  • Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
  • Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
  • Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
  • Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
  • Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
  • Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
  • Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.

Education

Educational Leadership - Education Administration

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
06.1987

Masters Of Education - Reading

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
06.1979

Bachelor Of Education - Education

University of Miami
Miami, FL
06.1973

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning

Accomplishments

Teacher of the Year Nominee

Affiliations

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

Phi Beta Kappa

Timeline

Teacher

Broward County School Board

Service Manager

Sears Roebuck

Educational Leadership - Education Administration

Nova Southeastern University

Masters Of Education - Reading

Florida Atlantic University

Bachelor Of Education - Education

University of Miami
Elaine Callender