Passionate educator with diverse experience across various learning environments, including specialized and mainstream settings. Skilled in creating engaging curriculums tailored to individual student needs, fostering inclusive classroom atmospheres that inspire curiosity and learning. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methodologies to enhance student understanding and achievement. Successfully implemented innovative teaching strategies that improved learner engagement and academic performance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Somerton School District #11
Somerton, AZ
08.2000 - Current
Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
05-2000
Skills
Professional training
Academic goals
Group and individual instruction
Parent-teacher communication
Health education curriculum
Active listening
Relationship building
Student records management
Policies implementation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Educator
Somerton School District #11
08.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education
Northern Arizona University
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