Skilled English Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills in Middle Grades students. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management. Desiring to contribute 31 years of experience to long-term position.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
English Language Arts Teacher
Muscogee County School DistrictRichards Middle
08.2008 - Current
Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness or social hurdles.
Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
Middle Grades English Language Arts Teacher
Muscogee County School DistrictRothschild Middle
08.1992 - 05.2008
Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
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