Lara DiChiara
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Proficient professional with experience teaching pupils using engaging and interactive classroom lessons. Familiar with department needs and leadership strategies. Talented at quickly identifying student issues and comprehension levels to address areas needing improvement for maximum success.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Oak Grove High School
Bessemer, AL
09.1991 - 05.2024
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated the Common Core State Standards (College and Career Ready Standards) for Middle School English and Language Arts.
- Provided individualized instruction to students based on their learning needs and abilities.
- Assessed student knowledge of grammar, writing, reading comprehension, literature, and vocabulary through formal testing.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
- Instructed students on how to use proper mechanics when writing essays and stories.
- Monitored student progress and performance by providing feedback on assignments and tests.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05-1990
Skills
- Writing instruction
- Multicultural education
- Ethical standards
- Special Needs support
- Oral communication
- Individualized learning
- Creative writing
- Activity planning
- Group leadership
- Effective classroom management
Affiliations
- English Department Chair
- Awards Day Chair
- School Improvement Team
- SACS Steering Committee
- Honor Society Advisory Committee
- Second Mile Teacher
- Laying the Foundation Training
- A+ College Ready Training
- Jr. High Cheer Sponsor
- Pro-Ethica Training
- Alabama Council for Teachers of English
Accomplishments
- Dean's Honor Roll-Auburn University
- Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society-UAB
Timeline
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Oak Grove High School
09.1991 - 05.2024
Master of Arts - Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Auburn University
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