ENGELICA DAVIS
Summary
Innovative Educator bringing 12-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Math/Sci/SS
4th And 5th Grade Center
08.2023 - Current
- Improved students'' understanding of complex mathematical concepts by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting greater student engagement and retention of material.
- Developed individualized learning strategies for students with diverse needs, resulting in increased comprehension and improved academic performance.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered open communication, trust, and respect among students.
- Utilized various formative assessment tools to measure student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal learning outcomes.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices in mathematics instruction, contributing to an overall improvement in the quality of math education at the school.
5th Grade Teacher
Arbor Grove Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2023
- Taught over 70 students concurrently while providing a high degree of education customization when required
- Methodically planned and executed on lesson plans, including collecting necessary resources to complete a given lesson
- Constructed an innovative learning environment that allowed inclusive educational success in the classroom
- Designed and implemented various experiences for students to make learning impactful.
4th Grade Teacher
Crutcho Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Maintained a safe environment conducive to learning and personal growth for the children
- Utilized instructional methods including cooperative learning, games, discovery, and discussion
- Worked diligently and collaboratively to ensure that all children were on grade level by the end of the year.
3rd and 5th Grade Teacher
Cesar Chavez Elementary
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Designed and implemented performance improvement plans for underperforming students in consultation with parents and administrative staff
- Methodically planned and executed on lesson plans, including collecting necessary resources to complete a given lesson
- Created lesson plans that aligned with structured goals to improve student performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK05.2012
Skills
- Communication with Parents
- Problem Solving
- Student Performance
- Data Driven Instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Questioning Techniques
- Interactive Learning
- Project-Based Learning
- Lesson Planning with tiered instruction based on student needs
Professional Development
- PLC Conference 2020, Houston, Texas
- PLC Model School, Arbor Grove Elementary 2021
- PLC Conference 2022, Phoenix, Arizona
- PLC Conference 2023, Oklahoma City
- PLC Model School, Deer Creek 4th and 5th Grade Center, 2023
Projects
Fundraising Sponsor for 5th Grade, 2020-2023 Planned quarterly in school fundraisers and worked alongside my students to make sure everything went smoothly., Provided leadership opportunities for a team of 5th graders each quarter.
Timeline
4th Grade Math/Sci/SS
4th And 5th Grade Center
08.2023 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Arbor Grove Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2023
4th Grade Teacher
Crutcho Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2017
3rd and 5th Grade Teacher
Cesar Chavez Elementary
01.2012 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Education
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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