Janaberry Hughson
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Warm assistant teacher with several years of experience and documented skills in classroom management and assignment creation. Friendly and energetic professional commended for adapting teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. Passionate about going above and beyond to nurture and encourage children.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Kalamazoo County Headstart
Kalamazoo, MI
04.2010 - 07.2012
- Collaborated with classroom teacher on lesson plan implementation.
- Delivered targeted guidance to students requiring extra help
- Oversaw collaborative group tasks.
- Ensured a secure and organized classroom setting
- Motivated positive actions using rewards
- Facilitated engaging student discussions
- Evaluated student development via observation
- Collaborated with team to enhance student performance
- Participated in faculty discussions upon request by lead teacher
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Drafted weekly updates highlighting upcoming events and activities for parents
- Assisted in planning field trips and special events such as assemblies or performances.
- Organized instructional materials, bulletin boards, displays, and demonstrations.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
- Prepared reports on student performance for administrators.
- Evaluated student work using established criteria.
- Promoted a cooperative learning environment that encourages collaboration among students.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers, or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
- Worked with students to reinforce learning of material or skill introduced by teacher.
- Created calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
- Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
- Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time.
- Created colorful and attractive displays for bulletin boards and hallways.
- Supported and documented student growth and progress to achieve academic, social and emotional goals.
- Observed student performance and analyzed individual records to assess progress.
- Protected confidential information related to staff and families.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's development and progress.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vicksburg High School
Vicksburg, MI05-1984
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance
Davenport University
Kalamazoo, MISome College (No Degree) - Auto CAD
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MISome College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MISkills
- Collaborative Teaching Initiatives
- Inventory Management
- Effective Lesson Planning
- Individualized Education Support
- Behavioral Intervention Strategies
- Policy Compliance Expertise
- Clear Verbal Communication
- Effective Parent Engagement
- Document Organization
- IEP Knowledge
- Mathematics Teaching
- Promoting Student Involvement
- Understanding of Compliance Protocols
- Customized Learning Sessions
- Curriculum Development Strategies
- Peer Tutoring Support
- Record Keeping and Reporting
- Early Childhood Instruction
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Kalamazoo County Headstart
04.2010 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Vicksburg High School
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance
Davenport University
Some College (No Degree) - Auto CAD
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Kellogg Community College