Knowledgeable educator with over 17 years of experience providing educational guidance and mentorship to all age students. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Shifts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' needs. Caring and enthusiastic with demonstrated skills in educational development and child management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Cooking Teacher
York And Parks Department
York, ME
07.2017 - 08.2022
Developed and implemented creative lesson plans to reach diverse student audience.
Trained winning teams to participate in culinary competitions, developing student skills and confidence.
Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Taught basic cooking skills during both one-on-one and group classes.
Fostered positive learning environment by developing curriculum and instructional support that targeted and engaged students.
Encouraged active learning by creating lessons and projects to engage problem-solving and creative abilities.
Assistant Teacher
Learning Tree Preschool, LLC
York, United States
09.2005 - 06.2021
Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
Assessed and managed student behavior to maintain climate of intensive instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Maine
Orono, ME
Secondary Education Teaching Certificate - Teacher Education, ELA
University of New England
Biddeford, ME
Skills
Behavioral Management Training
Active Listening Training
Analytical and Critical Thinking classroom experience
IEP Instruction experience
First Aid/CPR certified
Self-Motivated
Calm Disposition
Patient Demeanor
Multitasker by nature
Positive Optimistic Attitude
Timeline
Cooking Teacher
York And Parks Department
07.2017 - 08.2022
Assistant Teacher
Learning Tree Preschool, LLC
09.2005 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Maine
Secondary Education Teaching Certificate - Teacher Education, ELA