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Joyce Wilson
Early Childhood Educator
Keller,TX
Summary
Energetic PK Teacher dedicated to creating enjoyable, inviting and dynamic learning within a group environment. Experienced working with children from diverse array of cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for differentiation for individual needs. Experienced with ARD/IEP's and ECSE immersion within blended classrooms. Strong knowledge of in-classroom curriculum delivery with 23 years experience.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
6
Certificates
Skills
Curriculum Development
Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
Interactive Teaching
Individual and group instruction
IEP comprehension
Certification
(In progress) Language Academy Certification
Work History
Northwest ISD ~ Lakeview ElementaryTrophy Club, TX
PK Teacher (ESL)
08.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum and ESL activities.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
Northwest ISD Justin, TX
Parents as Teachers Educator
08.2017 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Educated clients on parents roles with focus on skill development and guiding children through nurturing parenting.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of child development principles and suggested alternative parenting methods to suit individual family needs.
- Utilized knowledge of evidence-based programs to inform parents and assist in goal-setting.
- Conducted home visits to assess family environment and provide resources to combat behavioral or environmental setbacks.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
Fellowship Friends Preschool ~ FUMCTrophy Club, Texas
PK Teacher
08.2005 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Lewisville Independent School DistrictLewisville, TX
Teacher (2nd, 3rd, Elem Art)
08.1997 - 05.2001
Job overview
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Dallas ISD Dallas, TX
Teacher (4th)
08.1993 - 05.1997
Job overview
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Education
Shawnee Heights High SchoolTecumseh, KS
High School Diploma
08.1983 - 05.1987
Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KS
Associate of Science from Elementary Education
Software
SeeSaw
Timeline
(In progress) Language Academy Certification
05-2022
GT (30+hrs)
05-2021
PK Teacher (ESL)
Northwest ISD ~ Lakeview Elementary
08.2018 - Current
ESL Supplemental
05-2018
Parents as Teachers Educator
Northwest ISD
08.2017 - 05.2018
PK Teacher
Fellowship Friends Preschool ~ FUMC
08.2005 - 05.2017
Teacher (2nd, 3rd, Elem Art)
Lewisville Independent School District
08.1997 - 05.2001
Teacher (4th)
Dallas ISD
08.1993 - 05.1997
Elem Ed (1-8)
07-1993
Early Childhood (PK/K)
07-1993
Elem Art (1-8)
07-1993
Shawnee Heights High School
High School Diploma
08.1983 - 05.1987
Kansas State University
Associate of Science from Elementary Education