Joel Blakley
Cedar Hill,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Garland ISD, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Leveraged interactive teaching methods to enhance student engagement and foster a supportive learning environment. Committed to student success through effective lesson planning and a growth mindset, facilitating enriching extracurricular activities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Garland ISD
08.2005 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as collaborative study groups, group projects, and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX05-1993
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Growth mindset
- Classroom instruction
Timeline
Teacher
Garland ISD
08.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Prairie View A&M University
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