Joshua Ingram
Ellsworth,ME
Summary
Warm assistant teacher with 8 years of experience and documented skills in classroom management and assignment creation. Friendly and energetic professional commended for adapting teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. Passionate about going above and beyond to nurture and encourage children. I've been told by my previous employers that I have a gift of bonding with kids, particularly those that are at risk and being able to bring the best out in them. Everyday I wake up and look forward to going to work so I can be with the students, see their smiles and help them with their everyday struggles. You will not regret hiring me for your Pre-K Program!
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Downeast Community Partners
Trenton, Maine
03.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Observed student performance and analyzed individual records to assess progress.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
Lead Teacher/Co-Director
Harbor House Restaurant
Southwest Harbor, ME
04.2016 - 01.2022
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
- Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Planned and organized variety of activities and field trips to aid mental and physical growth in children.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
ESL Teacher
Verakids
Ori
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Facilitated conversations between native English speakers and non-native English speakers.
- Designed creative games that facilitate language development while also being fun for students.
- Advised parents regarding their children's academic progress at parent and teacher conferences.
- Monitored student behavior during class time and provided appropriate guidance when necessary.
- Created an encouraging learning environment by utilizing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Researched topics related to ESL instruction such as second language acquisition theory, best practices in vocabulary teaching.
- Researched best practices for teaching English as a second language.
- Integrated cultural lessons into the language teaching framework to promote multicultural understanding and sensitivity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Asian History
Castleton State College
Castleton, VT05-2001
Skills
- Individualized Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Behavior Modeling
- Behavior Management
- Student rapport building
- Student and faculty communication
- Expert Book Reader/Story Teller
- Positive, Cheery Outlook On Life
Affiliations
My hobbies that I'm passionate about are hiking all the great coastal trails we have nearby and photographing them. I love cooking, particularly Korean food.
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Downeast Community Partners
03.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher/Co-Director
Harbor House Restaurant
04.2016 - 01.2022
ESL Teacher
Verakids
02.2014 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Asian History
Castleton State College
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