Felicia Omar
Elementary School Teacher
East Dorset,TX
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
02.2020 - Current
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them successfully adapt to their new roles.
- Pursued professional development opportunities such as the Sue Rose Institute for teachers this summer and Saddle Up for 2nd Grade Kickstart in 2023.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities using fluency, fitness, and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Served on the school CILT committee, focusing on curriculum development initiatives to contribute positively to the school climate.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success such as 80% growth on the math NWEA Map assessment.
- Organized extracurricular activities, such as clubs or field trips, that enriched students' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting leading to a 1st place victory (Debate Club)
- Regularly assessed student performance using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning, using highly effective CLASS observation.
- Maintaining open communication and fostering a supportive learning environment, I developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Education
Master of Education - Cirriculum And Instruction
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Business Management
Temple College
Temple, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
Small Group Instruction
Timeline
Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
02.2020 - Current
Master of Education - Cirriculum And Instruction
The University of Texas At Arlington
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
The University of Texas At Arlington
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Business Management
Temple College
05.2001 -
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