Kerry A. Howard
Hopkins,SC
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher with significant classroom experience and dedication to student success. Manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse support tasks. Great with students and excels at multitasking.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Richland School District One, Carver Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Provide General Education instruction in English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies and Health.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
CRP Teacher
Richland County School District One
01.2021 - 05.2023
- (after school program).
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
First Grade Classroom Teacher
Burton-Pack Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Provide General Education instruction in English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies and Health.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Instructional Assistant
Asbury Preschool And Kindergarten
08.2008 - 05.2016
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Supervised extracurricular activities to provide students with opportunities to explore interests and develop new skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood
Columbia College
Columbia, SC12.2016
Skills
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Creating Safe Learning Environments
- Toddler-Preschool Age-Group Experience
Certification
Creating Engaging Activities Orton-Gillingham Training LETRS Training Teamwork Problem Solving Communicating PowerTeacherAchievements
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Richland School District One, Carver Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
CRP Teacher
Richland County School District One
01.2021 - 05.2023
First Grade Classroom Teacher
Burton-Pack Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2022
Instructional Assistant
Asbury Preschool And Kindergarten
08.2008 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood
Columbia College
Creating Engaging Activities Orton-Gillingham Training LETRS Training Teamwork Problem Solving Communicating PowerTeacherAchievements
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