Kevin Robinson
Lakeland,TN
Summary
Professional 2nd Grade Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
SCSK
Memphis, TN
08.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Planned daily lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service training.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
Teacher's Assistant
Youth Villages
Memphis, TN
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Supervised residential and day treatment children during class and on field trips.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security
- Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups
Program Manager
Arkansas Support Network
Springdale, AR
09.1994 - 09.2003
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify program needs and requirements.
- Designed infrastructure solutions to resolve business issues and improve delivery processes.
- Implemented and led meetings, opening up dialog with area managers to discuss various program subjects.
- Created and presented data using MS Excel spreadsheets and other MS Office tools.
- Resolved problems and provided solutions to customers by communicating requirements to subordinates.
- Devised tools and benchmarks to improve team performance and monitor program goals.
- Analyzed and interpreted impact of federal, state and local legislation on company's internal structure.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Assessed performance and scheduled cost control while maintaining contractual and internal performance requirements.
- Tracked and reported program results to customers and stakeholders to facilitate change management activities.
- Oversaw multiple projects each year from concept through final delivery.
- Devised tools and benchmarks to improve team performance and monitor production
- Administered $[Amount] budget and tracked expenses
- Designed infrastructure solutions to resolve business issues and improve delivery processes
- Oversaw as many as 24 projects each year from concept through final delivery
- Assessed performance and scheduled cost control while maintaining contractual and internal performance requirements
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2018
Skills
- Standardized tests
- Microsoft applications
- Academic platforms (Powerschool, Clever, etc)
- Safety awareness
- Behavioral improvements
- Time management
- Curriculum selection
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
SCSK
08.2018 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Youth Villages
05.2017 - 11.2017
Program Manager
Arkansas Support Network
09.1994 - 09.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Western Governors University