Kerry Billington
Meridian,ID
Summary
Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills in 8th-grade students. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning, and classroom management. Desiring to contribute 2 years of experience to a long-term position.
Dedicated Teacher offering 2+ years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students. Enthusiastic Middle School Teacher motivated to drive student growth for lifelong success. Highly effective at promoting learning and encouraging well-rounded development through written assignments, oral exercises, and testing protocols. Well-versed in using Grammarly and Turn It In as well as Microsoft Teams to diversify classroom instruction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
West Ada School District
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed critical thinking skills in students through the use of Socratic questioning and analytical writing assignments.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as book clubs or writing workshops to further engage students outside of regular class time.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Taught Publications where students collaborated and created the school's yearbook.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress, highlighting achievements and addressing concerns as needed.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by incorporating multimedia presentations and interactive group activities into lessons.
- Increased student comprehension by implementing diverse instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Contributed positively to school culture by participating in faculty meetings, committees, and events aimed at improving overall student experience.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in teaching English and Language Arts.
- Ensured alignment between curriculum standards, assessments, and instructional materials to maximize student success in mastering required content.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
Publications Teacher
West Ada School District
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
West Ada School District
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing a variety of teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects.
- Increased parent involvement in the educational process through regular communication and collaboration on student progress.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment and encouraging personal growth.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Maintain a safe and nurturing classroom environment. Keep records of attendance.
- Leave detailed notes for the teacher. Carry out lesson plans.
- I was a long-term sub from March to June 2021 and was responsible for creating daily lesson plans, updating and keeping records in the grade book through PowerSchool as well as helping students finalize projects that had been started before my arrival.
Education
Master of Arts - English Language Arts: Secondary Education
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Boise State University
Boise, ID05.2008
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Grammar Teaching
- Collaborative learning
- Vocabulary building
- Individualized Learning
- Project-based learning
- Special Needs Support
- Text Analysis
Certification
- Certified ELA Teacher, Idaho State Department of Education
Timeline
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
West Ada School District
08.2022 - 08.2024
Publications Teacher
West Ada School District
08.2022 - 08.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-12
West Ada School District
10.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - English Language Arts: Secondary Education
Northwest Nazarene University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Boise State University
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