J. G. King
Guntersville,AL
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
First and Second Grade Teacher
Guntersville City Schools
08.1999 - 05.2020
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Incorporated hands-on activities and interactive games into lessons, stimulating student interest and engagement in course materials.
- Managed classroom effectively using positive discipline techniques and behavior management plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Served as a mentor teacher for new educators entering the profession, offering guidance and support throughout their first year of teaching.
First and Second Grade Teacher
Arab City Board of Education
08.1989 - 05.1998
- Fostered a positive learning environment by incorporating social-emotional learning strategies into daily routines.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Boosted reading proficiency among students by implementing targeted interventions and small group instruction.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood And Elementary Education
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Early And Elementary Education
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL12.1988
Skills
Classroom Organization
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Class Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Time Management
- Student Testing
Timeline
First and Second Grade Teacher
Guntersville City Schools
08.1999 - 05.2020
First and Second Grade Teacher
Arab City Board of Education
08.1989 - 05.1998
Master of Arts - Early Childhood And Elementary Education
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - Early And Elementary Education
The University of Alabama
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