Enora Bond
Newport News,VA
Summary
As a tutor at Newport News Public Schools, I enhanced student comprehension and literacy development through innovative teaching and personalized instruction. Leveraging patience, empathy, and problem-solving skills, I successfully tailored learning strategies to individual needs, fostering academic growth and independent learning capabilities.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading and Language Arts' Tutor
Newport News Public Schools
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal results.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through analytical writing assignments that encouraged students to synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing innovative teaching techniques and multimedia resources.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
Teacher
Newport News Public Schools
09.1980 - 06.2011
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resources And Development
George Washington University
Washington, DC05-1982
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, Virginia 05-1976
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Problem-solving skills
- Creative Thinking
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Team Collaboration
- Creativity and Innovation
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization and preparation
- Peer Tutoring
- Group tutoring
- Teaching strategies
- Lesson Planning
- Reading Comprehension
- Individualized Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Learning Styles
- Literacy development
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Special Education
- Special Needs Support
- Writing tutoring
- Elementary Education
Timeline
Reading and Language Arts' Tutor
Newport News Public Schools
10.2024 - 06.2025
Teacher
Newport News Public Schools
09.1980 - 06.2011
Master of Arts - Human Resources And Development
George Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Norfolk State University
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