Energetic Elementary School Teacher driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
Blackshear Elementary
07.2021 - Current
Joined the HQT (High Quality Teaching) leadership team
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests. Assessed student progress and then used that date to help create meaning lessons.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
Collaborated with other teachers to create model for school
Taught PD on differentiated stations to school staff
Preschool Teacher
John Wesley Preschool
07.2018 - 01.2021
Provided a foundation of social, emotional, and academic growth to students age 2-3 through creative, differentiated, and meaningful instruction through play.
Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Preschool Teacher
Faithbridge Church
05.2012 - 03.2020
Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children to grow and learn
Worked with children ages 18 months to 5 years old
Helped plan, organize and implement programs for the preschool.
Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Elementary School Teacher
Winship Elementary Spring ISD
01.2007 - 05.2011
Self-contained teaching all 5 core subjects for 2 years in 4th Grade
Self-contained teaching all 5-core subject for 3 years in 2nd grade
Diversified instruction with lessons, activities, and group time to keep students interested and learning
Collaborated closely with assistants and fellow teachers to develop IEPs and other plans to meet needs of specific students
Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Education
Bachelor of Science Education - EC-4 Generalist
Sam Houston State University
01.2006
Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Organizational Skills
Activity Planning
Team Collaboration
Technology Integration
Certification
Reading Academies, 2023
GT Certification, 2022
Leadership Opportunities
2022, HQT team. Taught campus PD on differentiated stations, learning intentions and success criteria.
2023, HQT team. Taught campus PD on differentiated stations, learning intentions and success criteria.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER & CASE MANAGER at Blackshear Elementary Fine Arts Academy, Austin ISDSPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER & CASE MANAGER at Blackshear Elementary Fine Arts Academy, Austin ISD