Focused Elementary Classroom Teacher, passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills, and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Somerset Pines Academy Charter School
Pompano Beach, FL
09.2015 - Current
Developed and executed engaging Common Core-aligned lesson plans.
Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and assess the effectiveness of the curriculum.
Collaborated on designing activities and projects to enhance student learning experiences.
Ensured a positive classroom culture by implementing effective behavior management strategies.
Taught after-school language arts and remedial classes.
Streamlined classroom resources by acquiring and contributing materials for diverse instructional needs.
Collaborated with school administrators to establish grade-level classroom management policies.
Created and maintained a secure and orderly learning environment.
Handled challenging classroom behaviors using positive and affirming techniques.
Established a secure and supportive atmosphere built on trust and respect.
Implemented accelerated literary programs through differentiated small-group instruction for elementary school students.
Analyzed and distilled test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment, improving delivery of instruction.
Organized educational field trips to enhance students' understanding through hands-on experiences.
Cultivated strong relationships with parents to enhance student education.
Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student comprehension.
Facilitated student growth by instructing subject-specific material, guiding the use of effective learning strategies, and cultivating social skills.
Coordinated collaborative extracurricular activities, such as talent shows and science fairs, that bridged the gap between different grade levels.
Managed diverse after school clubs aimed at expanding academic abilities and discovering new passions.
Built meaningful relationships with families from diverse backgrounds through home visits or phone calls.
Provided extra language support to English Language Learners during class.
Integrated visual arts into core subject areas for enhanced understanding of concepts being taught.
Participated in professional development workshops related to best practices in education.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
05-2024
Skills
Instructional technology
Peer Collaboration
Social-emotional learning
Special Education
Project-based learning
Standardized tests
Elementary Education
Literacy strategies
Differentiated Instruction
Lesson Planning
Classroom Management
Relationship Building
Child Development
Technology Integration
Organizational Skills
Student Counseling
Group and individual instruction
Proficient in Benchmark Assessments, iReady, and Flocabulary
Oral communication
Team Collaboration
Problem-solving skills
Affiliations
My favorite hobby is gardening
Reading
Learning to crochet different patterns
Accomplishments
Employee of the year, 2017-2018
Teacher on Fire 5 times
Certification
Temporary Teacher Certification
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Somerset Pines Academy Charter School
09.2015 - Current
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
Temporary Teacher Certification
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