Dynamic educator with a growth mindset and strong organizational skills, experienced at Kids Community College Southeast. Successfully fostered student self-esteem and critical thinking through innovative lesson planning and engaging activities. Committed to differentiated instruction, I created nurturing environments that promoted academic achievement and family involvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Kids Community College Southeast
07.2024 - Current
Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
Second Grade, First Grade, and Fifth Grade Teacher
Kids Community College Southeast
08.2017 - Current
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
First Grade Teacher
Winthrop Charter School
11.2015 - 05.2017
Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Spanish Teacher
Uplift Infinity Preparatory
08.2013 - 11.2015
Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
Third Grade Summer Teacher
Uplift Infinity Preparatory
06.2014 - 07.2014
Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, and assignment records.
Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Kindergarten Teacher
Uplift Infinity Preparatory
08.2012 - 05.2013
Maintained stimulating learning environments through original, interactive classroom layouts and displays.
Designed innovative initiatives to engage parents in educational process for student benefit.
Incorporated art, music and physical activity into curriculum for well-rounded education.
Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
Pre-K Teacher
Head Start Program
08.2011 - 07.2012
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Richland College
Dallas, TX
05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX
12.2010
Skills
Growth mindset
Lesson planning
Family Involvement
Wellness Strategies
Classroom Management
Differentiated Instruction
Problem-Solving Skills
Organizational skills
Bilingual
I can speak Spanish fluently.
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Kids Community College Southeast
07.2024 - Current
Second Grade, First Grade, and Fifth Grade Teacher