Jessye Pragen

• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Reviewed curriculum And devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding. And engagement.
• Established goals for self-monitoring and reference throughout a given school year.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
• Attended IEP meetings for students with disabilities, their families, and any school-based support staff that worked with said student.
• Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
• Graded and evaluated student assignments and assessments.
• Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress, and encourage learning goals.
• Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
• Collaborated with a Special Education co-teacher to become knowledgeable on my students with IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement

Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.

• Implemented a variety of teaching methods, to meet the needs of all learners.
• Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to students in grades K through 5.
• Accommodated student disabilities within lesson planning.
• Utilized technology during lessons (i.e Promethean Boards), to create interactive learning experiences and target visual learners.
• Set and communicated ground rules for our shared computer lab based on respect and personal responsibility.
• Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
• Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
• Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Created hands-on activities for students to gain a better understanding of the lesson and learning target.

• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
• Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
• Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.