Ernestine Coleman
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Caring and knowledgeable teaching professional with solid background in various educational settings. Experienced in organizing classrooms, preparing and presenting learning materials, and maintaining a belief that all students can learn and have a right to a great education. Always looking for new ways to inspire students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Home-Based Educator
Self Employed
Albuquerque, NM
08.2010 - 05.2024
- Responsible for writing and implementing lesson plans for multiple grade levels.
- Addressed various learning needs and adaptations.
- Developed age appropriate curriculum.
- Monitored, recorded, and assessed student progress.
- Provide support before, during, and after the learning process.
- Researched new and emerging trends to consider curriculum updates.
- Provided new learning opportunities in the community.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to implement core concepts and meet educational goals.
- Guided students in building research skills and identifying reputable information sources.
- Encouraged students to explore ideas and expand intellectual curiosity through discussions and research.
- Assisted students in understanding digital privacy and common risks of social media use.
- Implemented visual aids and technology-based learning tools to support student learning.
- Assisted students with time management and problem solving skills as well as develop critical thinking skills.
- Set high expectations and helped students set goals and plans to achieve them.
Public School Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque, NM
08.1999 - 12.2008
- Assessed student performance and diversified approaches to meet individual student needs and provide needed adaptations.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to implement core concepts and meet educational goals.
- Communicated with parents through emails and phone calls to share current classroom information.
- Used technology regularly to support learning.
- Attended on-going professional development.
- Recognized individual needs while maintaining clear, consistent academic and behavioral expectations.
- Maintained open communication with student caregivers through parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations.
- Served as Technology and Career Development Department Chair.
- Worked with administration and staff on developing curriculum, planning and implementing school-wide projects that promoted literacy, health, and career education.
- Evaluated student needs, progress, and challenges with assessment tools.
- Mentored and trained new teachers.
Education
Master Of Arts Elementary Education - Educational Technology and Curriculum Development
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMBachelor Of Arts Elementary Education -
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMLanguage Arts And Social Studies Endorsements
Current New Mexico K-8 Teaching License Level II
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Large and small group instruction
- Lesson planning for multiple grade levels
- Mentoring
- Remote learning environments
Additional Information
- Current Level II New Mexico Professional Teaching License Elementary K-8
Timeline
Home-Based Educator
Self Employed
08.2010 - 05.2024
Public School Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
08.1999 - 12.2008
Master Of Arts Elementary Education - Educational Technology and Curriculum Development
University of New Mexico
Bachelor Of Arts Elementary Education -
University of New Mexico
Language Arts And Social Studies Endorsements
Current New Mexico K-8 Teaching License Level II