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Eva Diane Baker

Huntsville,AL

Summary

Highly enthusiastic educator with endorsements in Elementary and Special Education, specialized in managing students and maximizing learning opportunities in diverse classroom settings. Creative and resourceful community service professional talented at quickly mastering new skills and processing new information. Diplomatic and gracious with a desire to deliver exceptional community service and to see all students succeed.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

English Language Teacher

Independent Contractor, VIPKid
Huntsville , Alabama
04.2020 - Current
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments and assignments through an online format.
  • Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
  • Taught over 1200 classes to over 360 students.
  • Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.

Collaborative Teacher

Madison County Schools
New Hope, AL
07.2019 - Current
  • Managed caseload of over twenty-eight 4th-6th grade students with learning disabilities
  • Created individual education plans for annual reviews and referrals
  • Designed and implemented curriculum and multi sensory lesson plans for different subjects
  • Responsible for conducting meetings to review and evaluate teaching methods
  • Coordinated with teachers to explain different curriculum activities for students
  • Assessed children who have short and long-term learning difficulties
  • Generated and incorporated special learning strategies for students with learning disabilities in reading, math, cognitive behavior modification, organization, modeling and memory strategies
  • Informed parents about their children's progress and participated in the formulation and implementation of educational programs

Community Liaison Coordinator

U. S. Department of State
Budapest, Hungary
05.2016 - 05.2019
  • Ranked in top 5% for customer satisfaction among 250 competing Community Liaison Offices in U.S. Embassies worldwide
  • Clements 70th Anniversary Bureau of European & Eurasian Affairs Special Honor Award, 2017
  • Advocate for family members and provided information on educational options at post
  • Maintained contact with all schools attended by mission children and provided information to families regarding all topics pertaining to education
  • Served on the Ambassador's Country Team, with a top secret security clearance and helped further the U.S. mission in Hungary
  • Created welcoming environment for families and provided information and programs that ensure a smooth transitioning experience
  • Served on family member post employment committee and ensured equal opportunities for all community members
  • Coordinated morale-enhancing community events in the areas of U.S. traditions, host country culture, and social, educational and recreational activities
  • Provided confidential support and referral to mission members as appropriate, served as a listening post for community concerns and advised post management of morale issues

Elementary Teacher

Heritage Christian School
Woodbridge, Virginia
08.2011 - 06.2015
  • Established clear objectives for all lessons and projects and communicated with up to thirty-two 1st grade students, achieving a total understanding of grading rubric and overall class expectations for a diverse student population
  • Served as student mentor and counselor for students when academic problems and personal adjustments arose, meeting with guardians to determine effective use of resources to reach solutions and implementing programs responsive to individual needs
  • Increased student participation by introducing interesting and interactive learning mediums through relevant computer programs using skills in Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Collaborated with all levels of management and faculty to identify and resolve problems and implement responsive policies
  • Developed and maintained effective contacts in local community to enhance student learning through field trips, guest speakers, and special programs
  • Cultivated positive relationships with other educational professionals, programs and associations
  • Designed weekly lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material and introduced new learning methods to ensure total comprehension for all students
  • Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty

Teacher Assistant - Autism

Prince William County Schools
Woodbridge, Virginia
08.2010 - 06.2011
  • Helped improve academic outcomes for lower performing students by leading small group instruction
  • Helped to implement school rules, administrative regulations, and state rules
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow colleagues and school administrators
  • Effectively managed 10-12 students in the absence of classroom teacher
  • Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level as instructed by the classroom teacher

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
2011

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Montevallo
Montevallo, Alabama
1990

Skills

  • Student assessment and achievement
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Effective collaboration with parents
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Detail-oriented and skilled multi-tasker
  • Event planning and logistics
  • Christian education experience
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Timeline

English Language Teacher

Independent Contractor, VIPKid
04.2020 - Current

Collaborative Teacher

Madison County Schools
07.2019 - Current

Community Liaison Coordinator

U. S. Department of State
05.2016 - 05.2019

Elementary Teacher

Heritage Christian School
08.2011 - 06.2015

Teacher Assistant - Autism

Prince William County Schools
08.2010 - 06.2011

Master of Arts - Education

Liberty University

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Montevallo

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