Judy Blackman
Ivins,,Ut
Summary
Accomplished elementary school teacher, successful in classroom management and student evaluations. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Skillful in creating a warm, welcoming environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
NYC Board Of Education
New York City, NY
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Elementary School Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
09.2001 - 06.2016
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Instructed according to Common Core Standards as part of federal funding mandates for education.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
Optician
For Eyes Optical
City of Los Angeles, CA
06.1999 - 02.2001
- Set up attractive displays, shared current promotions and offered excellent customer service to increase satisfaction.
- Recorded eye measures accurately and placed orders with eyeglass manufacturers.
- Educated patients to perform proper care for, and transportation of, spectacles.
- Measured patients' faces for bridge, eye size and temple length to select comfortable frames.
- Aided patients in selection of flattering eyeglass frames appropriate for prescription and style preferences.
- Contacted patients when eyeglasses or contact lenses arrived in store and assisted with final fitting.
Art, Craft Gallery Owner
Self-employed
Miami, FL
05.1984 - 06.1999
- Operated art and gift shop with framing section.
- Specialized in hand-made American crafts and jewelry.
- Did purchasing, hiring of staff, and display of merchandise, as well as working directly with customers. Selected art and framing for businesses, offices and restaurants, as well as individuals.
Education
MBA -
University of Miami
Miami, FLTeaching Certificate -
Los Angeles Unified SchoolDistrict
City Of Los Angeles, CA06.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
City College of New York of The City University of New York
New York, NY06.1967
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Elementary education
- Behavioral improvements
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Gifted education
Certification
- Certificated in Gifted Education from Cal State LA
- Certificated in General Education in California
Reading Fitness. Cooking.
I am a passionate consumer of literature, both historical and contemporary. In addition, I enjoy reading memoirs and biographies. Since retiring I have been attending exercise classes at the Live Well Program,as well as, yoga and water aerobics. My husband and I enjoy hiking the magnificient trails in southern Utah with friends. Several days a week I attend classes at Dixie State University"s Institute for Continued Learning. Some of the classes I have attended( by Zoom and in class,) have included Geology, The Rise of China, Psychology, Yoga, Belly Dancing and Current Events.
Now, that I have more leisure time, I am trying new recipes and techniques, though not always successfully, This coming fall I am volunteering to teach an ethnic cooking class through the local University's senior education program.
During Covid-19, I tutored my 2 grandchildren, then in first and fourth grade via Zoom, as they live 3,000 miles away.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
09.2001 - 06.2016
Optician
For Eyes Optical
06.1999 - 02.2001
Art, Craft Gallery Owner
Self-employed
05.1984 - 06.1999
Teacher
NYC Board Of Education
MBA -
University of Miami
Teaching Certificate -
Los Angeles Unified SchoolDistrict
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
City College of New York of The City University of New York