Jo Ann Acosta
Goodyear,AZ
Summary
Experienced Tutor confident in helping students excel through individual and small group instruction. Focused on improving student academic performance and test readiness. Knowledgeable about district, state, and federal curriculum requirements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Grade Potential Tutoring
Goodyear, AZ
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
- Encouraged students to ask questions and participate in discussions.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and progress.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to the needs of each student.
- Integrated technology into lessons when appropriate.
- Provided comprehensive feedback on student progress, including areas for improvement and successes.
Teacher
Tutoring 1 on 1
Goodyear, AZ
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Encouraged positive interactions among classmates by modeling respectful dialogue during group work.
- Attended professional development opportunities related to intervention tutoring best practices.
- Created materials for use in intervention sessions that were tailored to each student's specific needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior plans based on positive reinforcement techniques.
- Encouraged positive social interactions among peers by modeling appropriate behavior during small group sessions.
Tutor
Grade Potential Tutoring
Santa Maria
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
- Counseled struggling learners on how best to approach difficult subjects or tasks.
- Encouraged students to ask questions and participate in discussions.
- Provided comprehensive feedback on student progress, including areas for improvement and successes.
- Adapted instruction methods based on individual learning styles.
Tutor
Private Home
Santa Maria
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
- Provided comprehensive feedback on student progress, including areas for improvement and successes.
- Adapted instruction methods based on individual learning styles.
- Integrated technology into lessons when appropriate.
- Helped students develop critical thinking skills by engaging them in interactive dialogue about challenging concepts.
- Demonstrated various teaching techniques to engage students in the learning process.
- Utilized different methods such as audio and visual aids, lectures, demonstrations, or hands-on activities to enhance learning outcomes.
Teacher Tutor
Santa Maria Bonita School
Santa Maria
08.2007 - 03.2020
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
Chapman University
Santa Maria, TX06-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Alan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA06-2000
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Progress Reporting
- Concept explanation techniques
- Lesson Planning
- Learning techniques
- Skills Development
- Technology Integration
- Teaching strategies
- Online learning platforms
- Essay Writing
- Research and analysis
Timeline
Teacher
Tutoring 1 on 1
03.2024 - 05.2024
Tutor
Grade Potential Tutoring
02.2024 - 08.2024
Tutor
Grade Potential Tutoring
08.2021 - 12.2023
Tutor
Private Home
06.2020 - 06.2022
Teacher Tutor
Santa Maria Bonita School
08.2007 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
Chapman University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Alan Hancock College
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