Passionate Teacher with more than 5 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Calcasieu Parish School Board
Lake Charles, LA
08.2015 - Current
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Organized activities to promote students' social, physical and emotional development.
Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
Led reading and arts and crafts lessons.
Assisted in preparing reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
Oversaw groups of up to 17 students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
Assisted with lesson planning and curriculum implementation through use of DIG which promoted quicker rollout and delivery
Master Teacher
Ships Ahoy Children's Academy
Lake Charles, LA
09.2012 - 08.2015
Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest of Children's Literature as avenue of study.
Used DIG curriculum to help in the understanding
Master Teacher
Theresa's Learning Center
Lake Charles, Louisiana
06.2011 - 10.2013
Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
Assisted director in achieving 4 Star Rating through Quality Start.