Lace Dunham
St.Pete,FL
Summary
Educator offering an 8-year background working with students at the elementary level. Skilled in lesson planning for individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
Differentiates instruction to meet individual needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Kindergarten Teacher
Diocese Of St. Petersburg
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the assessment of student progress using various evaluation methods such as running records and informal observations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education methodologies.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Attended training classes, parent conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
Kindergarten Teacher
Diocese Of St. Petersburg
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Library Media Assistant
Pinellas County School Board
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
- Conducted small group reading interventions.
ESE Associate
Pinellas County School Board
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Student Education
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL12.2022
Skills
- Literacy Support
- Positive Learning Environment
- Classroom Management Techniques
Timeline
Assistant Kindergarten Teacher
Diocese Of St. Petersburg
08.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Diocese Of St. Petersburg
11.2022 - 06.2023
Library Media Assistant
Pinellas County School Board
08.2018 - 05.2021
ESE Associate
Pinellas County School Board
10.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Exceptional Student Education
St. Petersburg College
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