Emily Tipps
Homestead
Summary
Dedicated first-grade teacher with a proven ability to foster student creativity and critical thinking. Skilled in lesson planning and collaborative teaching, creating a positive learning environment for diverse learners.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Somerset City Arts
Homestead
12.2016 - 06.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster student creativity and critical thinking.
- Facilitated classroom activities that encouraged collaboration and teamwork among students.
- Implemented arts integration strategies to enhance learning across subjects.
- Cultivated positive classroom atmosphere through respectful interactions that promoted respect and inclusivity.
- Collaborated with parents to support student development and address concerns.
- Utilized diverse teaching tools to accommodate various learning styles in the classroom.
- Facilitated family engagement through regular communication from diverse cultural backgrounds in meaningful dialogue about their children's educational experience.
- Encouraged parental involvement by communicating regularly through phone calls, emails, newsletters and parent conferences.
- Planned and facilitated small group activities to enhance student understanding of material presented in whole-class setting.
- Established effective communication with colleagues across grade levels to develop a cohesive school culture.
- Organized field trips to reinforce curricular content in an experiential manner.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Promoted critical thinking by developing problem-solving activities that encouraged higher order reasoning skills.
- Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Collaborated with special education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations were made for students with IEPs.
Teacher Aid
Our pride Academy
Miami
09.2011 - 11.2014
- Supported individualized education plans by providing tailored assistance to students.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
Paraprofessional
Ludlam Elementary
Miami
08.2004 - 06.2011
- Supported students with individualized learning plans and academic challenges.
- Implemented behavioral strategies to enhance student focus and participation.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Prepared instructional materials and resources for classroom use.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Florida International University
Miami, FL01-2016
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Miami-Dade College
Homestead, FLSkills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Arts integration
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Time management
- Parental engagement
- Team collaboration
- Social-emotional learning
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Somerset City Arts
12.2016 - 06.2026
Teacher Aid
Our pride Academy
09.2011 - 11.2014
Paraprofessional
Ludlam Elementary
08.2004 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Florida International University
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Miami-Dade College