Lead Teacher
Bright Steps Learning Center
Irving, Texas
06.2017 - 01.2022
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between students, families, and staff members.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Maintained an open line of communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation and program initiatives.
- Engaged in collaborative planning sessions with colleagues in order to design effective curricula for various grade levels.
- Conducted individualized academic interventions for struggling students as needed.
- Ensured compliance with state standards by incorporating them into lesson plans.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
- Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
- Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
- Completed teacher observations to identify areas for improvement and suggest changes to teaching methods.
- Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.