Krystal Mejia
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Elementary teacher with 3 years of education experience, including classroom management, creative teaching techniques, and motivating student growth. Looking to leverage excellent communication skills and instructional support to create the best education environment possible at Broadmoor Elementary.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Livingston Parish Public Schools
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Increased parent involvement in their child''s education by conducting regular parent-teacher conferences and providing resources for at-home learning support.
First Grade Teacher
Broadmoor Elementary
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Provided instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the different needs of 21 1st-grade students
- Created, administered, and graded tests, essays, and quizzes, returning all assessments within 4 days of completion
- Collaborated with colleagues across all content areas and grade levels to adopt additional teaching methodologies and strategies
- Designed and implemented daily lesson plans for 1st graders
- Created daily unit and lesson plans for 4 subjects
- Analyzed assessment data per individual student to create IEPs and provide each student with an individual learning path
- Maintained effective communication with colleagues & parents
- Maintained classroom order through consistent discipline in accordance with school safety policies and classroom rules.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
Paraprofessional
Baton Rouge Center for Visual Performing Arts
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Co-managed 4th-grade classroom with 20 students
- Followed 100% of school policies, teacher guidelines, and student IEPs to meet and surpass learning goals
- Led educational games and group activities to build student relationships and increase motivation
- Supported the classroom teacher in all subject areas for a 3rd-grade class of 20 students.
Coach
Crawfish Aquatics
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Evaluate swimmer skill levels and techniques and make necessary corrections
- Demonstrate swimming techniques to all athletes
- Develop and implement team workouts and practices
- Educate athletes on swimming rules and regulations
- Using a range of activities to improve water confidence
- Setting training goals and objectives for teams as well as individual swimmers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2020
Associates of Business - Business
Blinn College
Brenham, TX05.2015
Skills
- Flexibility
- Organization
- First Aid
- Interpersonal Communication
- Friendliness
- Open-Mindness
- Curriculum Planning
- Management Skills
- Teamwork Skills
- Data Collecting and Reading
- Technical Skills
Certification
- Elementary Education, Practioners License
- CPR
- First Aid
Personal Information
Title: Elementary Teacher
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Livingston Parish Public Schools
01.2024 - 05.2024
First Grade Teacher
Broadmoor Elementary
01.2021 - 01.2024
Paraprofessional
Baton Rouge Center for Visual Performing Arts
01.2020 - 01.2021
Coach
Crawfish Aquatics
01.2015 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Louisiana State University
Associates of Business - Business
Blinn College
- Elementary Education, Practioners License
- CPR
- First Aid
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