Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Collaborative Teacher
Cobb County School System
08.1992 - 05.2013
Shared records with staff members in line with compliance standards.
Met with parents to discuss student progress.
Used community resources to enrich educational content.
Supervised group of one to 30 children in activities, trips and outings.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Conducted group conferences based on observation of associate performance.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC
05.1979
Skills
Curriculum Implementation
Classroom Instruction
Group Instruction
Small Group Instruction
Student Evaluations
Instructional Methods
Motivating Students
Student Records Management
Faculty Collaboration
Alternative Learning Methods
Timeline
Collaborative Teacher
Cobb County School System
08.1992 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Greensboro College
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