Caring, attentive, and adaptable teacher with 8 years of full-time, and 1 year of part-time professional teaching experience in multiple schools and grade levels.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Math Tutor
Okaloosa County School District
Baker, FL
09.2022 - 05.2023
Part-time Math Tutor for grades 3-5.
Worked alongside teachers to support classroom activities by helping students understand difficult concepts in mathematics.
Organized group study sessions with small groups of students who needed extra help with math assignments or tests.
4th/5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Okaloosa County School District
Baker, FL
08.2016 - 05.2018
Worked with two amazing teams of teachers to collaborate on teaching strategies and assessments.
Established strong relationships with students and parents to ensure student success.
Utilized Math and Science Stations to facilitate differentiated instruction and develop student self-evaluation of progress.
Utilized educational technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
Analyzed student data to identify students that needed intervention strategies and to drive lesson planning for all students.
Kindergarten Teacher
Santa Rosa County School District
Navarre, FL
08.2011 - 05.2013
Integrated all subjects into thematic units for maximum engagement and learning.
Collaborated with a strong team of 11 other Kindergarten teachers to develop teaching strategies and evaluate student growth.
Maximized receptive learning and retained student interest through educational games and songs.
Utilized small group instruction for ensuring student growth in reading and math skills.
Established strong relationships with students and parents to ensure student growth.
2nd Grade Teacher
Santa Rosa County School District
Navarre, FL
08.2009 - 05.2010
Worked with a wonderful team of 2nd grade teachers to develop effective teaching strategies and plan study units.
Built relationships with students and parents through active communication of student progress and positive feedback.
Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
Encouraged student curiosity and continuous learning by incorporating innovative teaching strategies.
Created a positive environment for learning by establishing clear expectations for behavior and learning.
5th Grade Teacher
Crowley Independent School District
Fort Worth , TX
08.2001 - 05.2002
Taught all core subjects to 5th grade students.
Utilized differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
Worked with ESL teachers to provide support for English language learners.
1st Grade Teacher
Greenville County School District
Greer, SC
08.1999 - 04.2001
Provided engaging instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies to two classes of first graders.
Encouraged parental involvement by communicating regularly through phone calls, emails, newsletters and parent conferences.
Planned and facilitated small group activities to enhance student understanding of material presented in whole-class setting.
Created classroom environment that promoted positive behavior expectations and respect for diversity.
Monitored student behavior and implemented interventions when necessary.