Ku'Marra Riley
Celina
Summary
Dynamic 4th Grade Math and Science Teacher at Mesquite ISD, skilled in fostering a safe, positive learning environment. Enhanced student performance through data-driven instruction and collaborative learning. Developed engaging lessons that promoted critical thinking and real-world connections, while mentoring new educators to cultivate a supportive school culture.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Mesquite ISD
06.2014 - Current
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development and instructional best practices, ensuring alignment across grade levels.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by incorporating real-world problem-solving activities into daily lessons, preparing students for future success.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments and assessments, helping students grow academically and personally while achieving learning objectives.
- Implemented data-driven instruction to identify areas of improvement and tailor teaching strategies accordingly, leading to higher student performance.
- Established strong relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication, promoting a supportive educational community.
- Mentored new educators as they navigated the challenges of their first years in the profession, contributing to a collaborative school culture.
- Enhanced classroom management skills through consistent routines and clear expectations, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with educational trends and research-based instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Education in Curriculum & Instruction
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08-2016
Skills
- Peer collaboration
- Scientific inquiry
- Collaborative learning
- Parent communication
- Math content knowledge
- Data-driven decision making
- Progress monitoring
- Individualized instruction
- Mathematics lesson planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Classroom management
- Safety awareness
- Parental communication
- Real-world connections
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 7 staff members.
Certification
- EC - 12 Special Education
- EC - 4 Generalist
- EC - 4 Bilingual Generalist Spanish
Timeline
4th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Mesquite ISD
06.2014 - Current
Master of Arts - Education in Curriculum & Instruction
The University of Texas At Arlington
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