Karen Fortes
North Haven,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented Assistant Teacher lends creative approach to classroom preparation, policy and presentation. Promotes collaborative environment focused on curriculum and strategy development prioritizing productive, customizable learning practices. Passionate teacher excels at sharing unique approach to individualized instruction to keep students on pace. No task too small in supporting teachers, administrators and at-large school community.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Hamden Early Learning Program
Hamden, CT
11.2010 - Current
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials.
- Contributed to committee-based work for development and enforcement of institutional and educational policies.
- Attended to classroom details and logistics to maintain strong instructional environment.
- Collaborated with instructor to assist lesson and curriculum planning efforts.
- Pursued professional development opportunities to cultivate further understanding of considerations governing productive learning environments.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assessed and managed student behavior to maintain climate of intensive instruction.
- Delivered group teaching in classroom setting and implemented individual student support.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Kept abreast of latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
- Organized classroom library and art areas each day to keep classroom well-maintained.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Offered complete instructional support for students unable to attend regular classes.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Teacher
New Haven Board Of Education Head Start Program
New Haven, CT
11.1990 - 09.2009
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Assistant Teacher
YMCA Daycare
New Haven, CT
09.1980 - 11.1990
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Delivered group teaching in classroom setting and implemented individual student support.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT05.2012
Skills
- Student safety
- Special education
- Individual and group instruction
- Student assessments
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Policy collaboration
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Student Supervision
- Classroom management
- Student and parent relations
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Hamden Early Learning Program
11.2010 - Current
Teacher
New Haven Board Of Education Head Start Program
11.1990 - 09.2009
Assistant Teacher
YMCA Daycare
09.1980 - 11.1990
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Gateway Community College
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