Hi, I’m
La'Quera Davis
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
I am a certified and dedicated Elementary Teacher with experience in both general and special education. It is my desire to provide the classroom structure and emotional support needed for all children to flourish in any academic setting. Moreover, not only am I qualified for this role, but I am also extremely passionate about teaching and steering young boys and girls in the right direction. After all, it was the teachers in my younger years who motivated me to strive for greatness in life; and now I aspire to be that teacher in all of my students’ lives!
Overview
2
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Legacy Traditional School
Third Grade Teacher
07.2023 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Enhanced students'' reading comprehension by incorporating diverse literary genres and fostering group discussions.
- Strengthened communication skills among students through collaborative projects and presentations.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, improving overall classroom performance in standardized tests.
- Boosted confidence in mathematical concepts by employing hands-on activities and real-world applications.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
- Developed critical thinking skills in students through the use of inquiry-based learning activities and problem-solving exercises.
- Established strong parent-teacher relationships to ensure open lines of communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive instructional approach across grade level teams.
- Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Integrated social-emotional learning strategies into daily lessons, fostering empathy and emotional intelligence among students.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for students requiring additional support, increasing academic achievement across all subjects.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Lowell Elementary School
5th Grade Teacher
08.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
The ACES School
Intern
01.2022 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Observe the lead teacher as she taught and handled situations between students.
- Develop activities and lessons for specific students based on individual needs.
- Help lead teacher with classroom responsibilities.
- Ask lead teacher questions when in need of help.
- Help monitor students.
Education
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
B.S. In Elementary Education And Special Education from Education
12.2022
Keswick Christian School, Saint Petersburg, FL
Diploma from High School
04.2018
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- Standard Professional Elementary Education , K-8
- Standard Professional Mild to Moderate Special Education, K-12
- Structured English Immersion, Pre-K-12
- The Spalding Method
- First Aid/CPR
- ServSafe
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Legacy Traditional School
07.2023 - 05.2024
5th Grade Teacher
Lowell Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Intern
The ACES School
01.2022 - 04.2022
Grand Canyon University
B.S. In Elementary Education And Special Education from Education
Keswick Christian School
Diploma from High School
- Standard Professional Elementary Education , K-8
- Standard Professional Mild to Moderate Special Education, K-12
- Structured English Immersion, Pre-K-12
- The Spalding Method
- First Aid/CPR
- ServSafe
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