As a devoted teacher with 20 years experience I love 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
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
CyFair Independent School District
01.2023 - Current
Encourage creative approach to problem-solving
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
Trained co-workers with Google slides, documents and google classroom to help with instruction
Motivate/mentor students towards higher success and achievement
Eager to continue to grow as a teacher by participating in various professional development courses and workshops
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Third Grade Teacher
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
01.2007 - 01.2023
Develop grade-level appropriate curriculum and lead classroom instruction in all basic subject areas: reading, writing, math, social studies, and science
Integrate technology into the curriculum using various tools, such as computers, and presentations
Encourage creative approach to problem-solving
Team Leader
Motivate/mentor students towards higher success and achievement
Participate in after-school tutoring program
Develop and maintain continuous channels of communication with parents to encourage open communication and enhance parental understanding of individual learning goals
Establish and enforce rules for classroom behavior
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate student’s progress
Eager to continue to grow as a teacher by participating in various professional development courses and workshops
Attended Ron Clark Academy
Grant writing-LEAF
Girls on the run program - Coach
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
Second Grade Teacher
Katy Independent School District
08.2007 - 01.2008
Long-term substitute for 2nd grade
Participate in staff development and team meetings
Involved in planning and implementation of lesson plans with KMAC
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Business Owner / Teacher
Gymboree Play and Music
02.2000 - 10.2003
Run and manage Gymboree Play and Music Franchise
Supervise employees
Maintain employee schedules
In charge of daily operations
Handle employee payroll
Coordinate marketing of franchise
Create and maintain class schedule
Handle requests/complaints from parents
Teach lessons according to lesson plan as provided by Gymboree corporate
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Second Grade Teacher
Houston Independent School District
08.1997 - 05.1997
Experience in teaching 2nd grade in the areas of reading, math, science, and social studies
Maintain class curriculum
Develop parent/teacher relationships
Aid in organizing the health fair
Helped plan and supervise 2nd grade and 3rd grade field trips
Served on the courtesy committee for the 1998-1999, 2000-2003
Mathematics Teacher & Mentor at CyFair Independent School District- Campbell Middle SchoolMathematics Teacher & Mentor at CyFair Independent School District- Campbell Middle School
5th Grade ELAR at Bobby Shaw Middle School, Pasadena Independent School District5th Grade ELAR at Bobby Shaw Middle School, Pasadena Independent School District