Joy Hunt-Ward
High Point,NC
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering 14 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating engaging and rigorous learning environments for students.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School English Teacer
Grimsley High School - Guilford County Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Stayed current on educational research and best practices by attending professional development.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Kiser Middle School - Guilford County Schools
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
- Supported struggling learners through differentiated instruction and one-on-one tutoring, fostering academic improvement.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Enhanced students'' reading comprehension by incorporating diverse texts and literature from various cultures and time periods.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication between students, parents, and school staff.
Elementary Teacher
Hopewell Elementary School - Guilford County Schoo
08.2011 - 07.2016
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Served on school committees focused on improving instructional practices, furthering professional growth, and advancing educational initiatives.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, deepening students'' understanding of multiple subjects.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
Elementary School Teacher
Grays Chapel Elementary - Randolph County Schools
08.2010 - 07.2011
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05.2010
Skills
- Student motivated
- North Carolina Teaching Certification
- Progress Monitoring
- Differentiated Instruction
- Digital Media Presentations
- Technology incorporated 75% of instruction
- Small Group Tutoring
- Exam Proctoring
Accomplishments
Teacher of the year (2020 - Kiser Middle School)
Mentored beginning teacher.
Certification
- North Carolina English, Secondary 9 - 12 licensure
Timeline
High School English Teacer
Grimsley High School - Guilford County Schools
08.2021 - Current
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Kiser Middle School - Guilford County Schools
08.2016 - 08.2021
Elementary Teacher
Hopewell Elementary School - Guilford County Schoo
08.2011 - 07.2016
Elementary School Teacher
Grays Chapel Elementary - Randolph County Schools
08.2010 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
- North Carolina English, Secondary 9 - 12 licensure
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