Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder and good decision-making skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Elementary Teacher , Grades 1, 2, 6
Panama Buena Vista Union School District
Bakersfield, United States
08.2007 - Current
Prepare materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments. Evaluate, correct, and grade student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge, and set realistic goals.
Communicate student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents/guardians and administration to improve student academic performance.
Evaluate individual student abilities and create action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
Help students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Stay abreast of changes to school and district policies, as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Junior High School English Teacher
Panama Buena Vista Union School District
Bakersfield, United States
08.2007 - 06.2011
Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
Education
Single Subject Art Credential 2012 - Art
Santa Monica Community College
Santa Monica
09.1983 - 09.1985
Skills
Enjoy teaching and working with young people
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Accomplishments
Designed personal art pieces for the Bakersfield Museum of Art and CASA fundraisers, 1993-1994
Participated in Via Arte, Italian Street Painting Festival, Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1993-1994
Paper making workshop for children, Bakersfield Museum of Art 1983
Paper making workshop for adults, Bakersfield Art Association 1982
Studied the art of making handmade paper and textile design in Japan 1986-1991