Ellena Davis
Arlington,TX
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Arlington Independent School District
, TX
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
Fort Worth, TX
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Monitored student progress throughout the day.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Developed creative learning strategies to engage all types of learners.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
- Administered tests and assessments according to school guidelines.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Ensured that each student had access to appropriate materials and resources.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05-2004
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX05-2002
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Group Instruction
- Instructional Best Practices
- Reporting and documentation
- Formative Assessments and Standard-Based Grading
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Student-Centered Learning
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Creative lesson plan development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent and student communication
- Child Development
- Learning Strategies
- Student evaluations
- Excellent classroom management
Timeline
Teacher
Arlington Independent School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
03.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts -
University of North Texas
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Tarrant County College District
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