GINA SYKES

Fourth Grade:

• Developed and executed lesson plans aligned with intervention strategies, project-based learning, using interactive tools (Kahoot, Nearpod, BrainPop), boosting student participation by 30% and comprehension levels by 18%.
• Delivered targeted reading and math interventions to small groups, enhancing student literacy and math skills through personalized instruction.
• Utilized data-driven teaching strategies to assess student progress and improved reading and math test scores by average of 18%.
• Mentored new teachers in classroom management and differentiated instruction techniques.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.

Third Grade:

• Intensive year-long three Teacher team collaboration to develop, implement, assess, and remediate individualized, data-driven curriculum targeting Third-grade essential standards instruction, which resulted in 96% of third graders scoring at proficient or advanced in state testing.
• Progress monitored students utilizing running records, miscue analysis, DRA testing, and oral fluency assessments.
• Effectively managed student behaviors, fostering a conducive classroom learning environment, promptly addressed student inquiries and concerns.
• Enhanced parent communications using Google Classroom and Seesaw, increasing parental engagement by 30%.

Fifth Grade:

• Created and adaped lesson plans according to students' academic needs, including both individual and group work.
• Adapted teaching methods based on ongoing assessment results to optimize student learning outcomes.
• Delivered tier 2 and tier 3 interventions tailored to student needs.
• Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
• Supported students in setting, tracking, and achieving personal reading goals.

• Plan and deliver daily Math, Science, and Social Studies lessons for 42 students in multicultural classrooms.
• Expand learning styles, IEPS, and education plans for gifted/talented and ESL students through design and development of hands-on, student-centered strategies.
• Foster student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
• Communicate frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies, student behaviors or concerns.

• Social Studies Department Leader from 2011-12 and Co-Department Leader from 2013-14.
• Provide challenging and creative instruction while developing and implementing On-Level and Pre-AP lesson plans and assessments according to TEKS guidelines and district requirements.
• Improved 7th grade test scores in 2011 by 10%, 12 % in 2012, and 15% in 2013.
• Flexible and accommodating, utilizing appropriate instructional, active learning strategies, materials, and technologies, to create equitable learning environment for students.
• Collaborate with ALT to write three Social Studies foundational grants for DBQ Units and History Novel Study during 2012 and 2013, all of which were approved.
• Lead Cheerleading team of 42 girls for 6th and 7th Grade squads, teaching basic cheerleading skills and stunts, organizing and supervising scheduled practices, games, pep rallies, and extra-curricular events.

• Effectively planned and taught US History Units (early 1800's - late 1930's) to College Prep/Technical Prep students.
• Incorporated active learning strategies, differentiated instruction, and activities exercising higher-level, critical-thinking.