Kendall Mazant
Houston,Texas
Summary
Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 7 years of experience. Passionate about educating children through inclusive and diverse applications of teaching, using various activities and organizational tools. Expert in developing lesson plans, applying data-driven instruction, collaborating with colleagues, building positive relationships with students and their families, engaging students in learning experiences that is valuable to their success and future.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Elementary School Teacher
Houston Gateway Academy
07.2020 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Organized extracurricular events and field trips, providing engaging educational experiences outside the classroom setting.
- Self contained teacher taught core subjects of Math, ELAR, Science, and Social Studies.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrative staff.
- Conduct small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs and utilizing data-driven instruction techniques to identify areas of improvement and modify teaching methods.
- Utilize classroom technology, including SMART boards and iPad for lesson delivery.
- Severed a high population of ELL students, implementing a wide range of learning strategies that supported language development allowing the students to make connections to their native language and culture.
- Completed 60-to-120 hour course of HB 3 Reading Academies.
Paraprofessional Instructional Aide
Savannah Lakes Elementary School
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Conduct a reading/ math small group instruction using a lesson designed to meet the learning needs of each students as well as challenge students to think and reason
- Monitor children on the playground, on educational field trips and during lunch time; monitor students getting on and off school buses as assigned; ensure health and safety regulations are observed
- Designed enrichment lessons for Power Time groups, substitute teaches, pulls small groups for struggling readers and enrichment students
- Assist the teacher by providing individual assistance to students in academic areas; work with small groups of students to reinforce instruction provided by the teacher
- Provided whole group instruction, worked with small intervention groups as well as literacy assessments to students
- Reinforce math strategies during invention sessions
- Administered academic guidance and tutorial support to Third grade Reading and Fifth grade AP Mathematics
- Taught remotely using distanced learning.
Student Teacher
Savannah Lakes Elementary School
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Participated in IEP/ ARD team process and helped to implement individualized special education interventions
- Implemented lesson plans for all academic areas based on scope and sequence curriculum
- Managed a classroom of 25 students independently using positive behavior and classroom management strategies
- Utilized technology including a Promethean Board, document camera, and iPad into the lesson.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching With Curriculum & Instruction
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TXBachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX12.2017
Skills
I have experience working with students who are socioeconomically disadvantaged or at-risk Furthermore, I have experience creating exciting and engaging, hands on, and across content lessons and activities, assisting other educators with STAAR preparation and resources, and organizational skills that will be beneficial as an Educator
Behavior Management
Accomplishments
Awarded Paraprofessional of the Year 2018-2019
Timeline
Second Grade Elementary School Teacher
Houston Gateway Academy
07.2020 - Current
Paraprofessional Instructional Aide
Savannah Lakes Elementary School
01.2018 - 06.2020
Student Teacher
Savannah Lakes Elementary School
08.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Arts - Teaching With Curriculum & Instruction
University of Houston-Downtown
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Prairie View A&M University
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