Passionate, highly effective 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
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.1998 - 05.2023
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO
05.1998
Skills
Implemented district and state curriculum
Collected and analyzed data to drive instruction and increase reading levels and test scored
Included differentiated instruction and strategies to meet the needs of all students
Implemented interventions and one on one and small group instruction to increase reading comprehension
Participated in district and school staff development to learn new strategies and improve the delivery of instruction
Excellent classroom management and organization skills