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Student Teaching And Field Experience
Related Experience
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Faith Diehls

Huffman,TX

Summary

Motivated Elementary School Teacher with two years of experience guiding students with proven teaching methods and positive interactions. Enthusiastic about helping students understand subject materials and educating on social and general learning skills. Kind and caring attitude when communicating with children.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Second Grade Teacher

Crosby Elementary School
Crosby, TX
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Utilized instructional materials, such as books, multimedia sources, and manipulatives to enhance student learning.
  • Assessed student performance through formal and informal assessments throughout the year.
  • Integrated technology into daily lessons to engage students in the learning process.
  • Instructed small groups of students in remedial or enrichment activities according to their individual needs.
  • Created an environment that fostered positive learning experiences for second graders.

First Grade Teacher

Crosby Elementary School
Crosby, TX
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provided engaging instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies to a class of 20 first graders.
  • Developed and implemented individualized learning plans for struggling students.
  • Planned and facilitated small group activities to enhance student understanding of material presented in whole-class setting.
  • Encouraged parental involvement by communicating regularly through phone calls, emails, newsletters and parent conferences.

Student Teacher

Scott Johnson Elementary School
Huntsville, TX
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Designed inquiry-based math and science lessons where students were able to discover content
  • Created Learning centers and bulletin boards to reinforce math concepts, including basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, geometry, area + perimeter, measurement, etc
  • Adapted lesson plans and curriculum to fit COVID-19 protocols
  • Integrated SmartBoard and Chromebook technology into all academic areas, with an emphasis on math and science
  • Managed the classroom by using various technology programs such as class dojo and a classroom reward system for positive behavior.

01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Designed and adapted lessons for online and in-person instruction during the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Gained experience on English Langauge Learners and the English Language Arts instruction Tutored a Kindergarten student through an online format in the core subject of English Language Arts
  • Administered Individualized reading inventories, Diagnostic Assessments of Reading, and Spelling assessments

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood-6th Grade

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
05.2022

Skills

  • Flexible And Adaptive
  • Team Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Safe Learning Environment
  • Instructional Strategies

Student Teaching And Field Experience

  • Scott Johnson Elementary School, Huntsville, TX, Student Teacher, Fourth Grade, 46, 08/2021, 05/2022, Designed inquiry-based math and science lessons where students were able to discover content., Created Learning centers and bulletin boards to reinforce math concepts, including basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, geometry, area + perimeter, measurement, etc., Adapted lesson plans and curriculum to fit COVID-19 protocols., Integrated SmartBoard and Chromebook technology into all academic areas, with an emphasis on math and science., Managed the classroom by using various technology programs such as class dojo and a classroom reward system for positive behavior.
  • Huntsville, TX, Field Experience, 01/2021, 05/2021, Designed and adapted lessons for online and in-person instruction during the COVID-19 Pandemic., Gained experience on English Langauge Learners and the English Language Arts instruction, Tutored a Kindergarten student through an online format in the core subject of English Language Arts., Administered Individualized reading inventories, Diagnostic Assessments of Reading, and Spelling assessments

Related Experience

  • Community Baptist Church, Crosby, TX, Nursery Leader, 08/2016, Ongoing, Monitored the safety and well-being of 5-15 babies and toddlers, ages ranging 1-3 years, during church service, Designed interactive activities to meet the social and physical needs of children (Bible study lessons), Demonstrated strong communication skills through conversations with parents and staff members
  • Community Baptist Church, Crosby, TX, Children's Church Leader, 08/2017, 2020, Monitored the safety and well-being of 10-20 children, ages ranging 8-12 years, during church service, Designed interactive activities to meet the social and physical needs of children (Bible study lessons)

Texes Exams

  • Early Childhood – 6th Grade Educational Core Subjects, Passed
  • Science of Teaching Reading, Pending
  • Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12, Pending
  • English as a Second Language Supplemental, Pending

Activities

11/2020, 12/2021, Vice President Chapter Relations and Standards, Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, Directed, designed, and facilitated weekly meetings with 10+ women, Consulted and collaborated with a national Panhellenic organization and Alpha Chi Omega Headquarters to implement new policies, Managed a budget

Certification

TExES EXAMS

Early Childhood – 6th Grade Educational Core Subjects (Passed)

Science of Teaching Reading (Passed)

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12 (Pending)

English as a Second Language Supplemental (Pending)

Timeline

Second Grade Teacher

Crosby Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024

First Grade Teacher

Crosby Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023

Student Teacher

Scott Johnson Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022

01.2021 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood-6th Grade

Sam Houston State University
Faith Diehls