Ginger Fontes
HEREFORD,AZ
Summary
I am an Elementary School Teacher offering 12 years of experience teaching all subjects to Preschool-2nd-grade students. I am passionate about meeting all students' learning needs through various types of teaching. I am passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills, and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Palominas School District
Hereford, Arizona
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Observed children to record development.
Elementary School Teacher
Sierra Vista Public Schools
Sierra Vista, AZ
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, test scores, homework assignments.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Utilized data analysis tools such as spreadsheets to identify areas of strength and weakness among students in order to develop targeted interventions.
- Employed online learning management systems and other diverse instructional resources to offer students remote assistance with assignments.
- Deployed assessment data to drive instruction and student mastery of standards.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching best practices or new technologies.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions to provide additional support in core subjects such as math and reading.
- Provided a safe classroom environment where students feel comfortable to express themselves and take risks.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Created individualized educational plans for special education students based on their unique needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Arizona South
Sierra Vista, AZ05-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Cochise College
Sierra Vista, AZ05-1998
Skills
- Individualized Learning
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Classroom Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Literacy Strategies
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- Dyslexia Training
- Early Childhood endorsement'
- Substitute
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Palominas School District
10.2022 - 03.2023
Elementary School Teacher
Sierra Vista Public Schools
08.2019 - 10.2022
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Arizona South
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Cochise College
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