Linda Plasse
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Enthusiastic motivator with extensive teaching and childcare experience. Passionate about helping children to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning. Adept in developing and implementing individualized lesson plans to meet the needs of each student.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Jefferson Parish Schools
06.2023 - Current
- Enthusiastic motivator with extensive teaching and childcare experience
- Passionate about helping children to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning
- Adept in developing and implementing individualized lesson plans to meet the needs of each student
- Provide individual attention to struggling learners using differentiated instruction techniques
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to age-level and interests of students
- Collaborate with other teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure student success
- Provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt curriculum to needs of students
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to achieve effective learning atmosphere
- Implement successful strategies for teaching English Language Learners
- Integrate social studies, science, math, language arts, art, music into daily lessons plans
JP Schools New Elementary Teacher of the Year
Jefferson Parish Public Schools
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
Babysitter/Nanny/Tutor
Care.com
10.2017 - 07.2023
- Caring for children ages 9 months- 14 years
- Provided attentive care to young children, including feeding, bathing, dressing, playing games, reading stories
- Tutoring kids in areas of school such as English and Math in preparation for elementary school
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction
- Worked with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities
Teaching Assistant
Young Writer's Camp
01.2014 - 06.2023
- Assisted teachers in planning and delivering lessons to students, ensuring the curriculum was followed
- Instruct students and maintain a positive classroom environment
- Adhere to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the regular teacher
- Follow procedures and achieve lesson goals
- Comply with all school regulations and policies at all times
- Take attendance and document daily notes
- Ensure classroom and work is kept clean and orderly
Resident Teacher
St. Charles Parish Public Schools
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Successfully implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities in the classroom.
- Utilized behavioral management techniques to promote self-discipline and respect among students. Facilitated small group activities to support individual student needs.
- Assessed student progress regularly by utilizing formative assessments such as quizzes, tests, surveys, essays,
presentations. - Implemented evidence-based instructional methods that aligned with state standards. Established clear expectations for student behavior and performance through consistent communication of rules and regulations.
Substitute Teacher
St. Charles Parish Public Schools
12.2020 - 05.2023
- Instruct students and maintain a positive classroom environment
- Adhere to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the regular teacher
- Follow procedures and achieve lesson goals
- Comply with all school regulations and policies at all times
- Take attendance and document daily notes
- Ensure classroom and work is kept clean and orderly
Tolmas Scholar
University of New Orleans
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Research in: Information literacy instruction, strategy, and management; Curriculum development; Legal research; Libraries and social justice; Prison law libraries
- Create relevant lessons and curriculum for digital literacy courses
- Apply research to existing library resources to best benefit students
- Create documents of questions and comments for improvement of existing library websites and resources
Peer Mentor
University of New Orleans
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Serve as a role model for the new first-year students in UNIV 1001
- Assisted the UNIV instructors by attending all of the class sessions and co-teaching sessions, making announcements about campus activities, and participating in class discussions
- Organized out-of-classroom activities, and served as a mentor and resource for students in multiple sections
- Attended weekly prep meetings to alter and plan lesson materials
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Elementary Education
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2023
High School Diploma -
Destrehan High School
Destrehan, LA01.2019
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of New Orleans
12-2025
Skills
- Class Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Behavioral Improvement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Certification
- Early Childhood Grades Pre-K - 3
- Elementary Grades K-6
- Middle School ELA
- Grade 7-12 PLT
Accomplishments
- Jefferson Parish "New Elementary Teacher of the Year" for the 2023 - 2024 School Year
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
"Education is the foundation of all we do in life. It shapes who we are and what we aspire to be."
Julie Payette
Timeline
JP Schools New Elementary Teacher of the Year
Jefferson Parish Public Schools
08.2023 - 05.2024
First Grade Teacher
Jefferson Parish Schools
06.2023 - Current
Resident Teacher
St. Charles Parish Public Schools
07.2022 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher
St. Charles Parish Public Schools
12.2020 - 05.2023
Tolmas Scholar
University of New Orleans
11.2020 - 05.2022
Peer Mentor
University of New Orleans
08.2020 - 01.2022
Babysitter/Nanny/Tutor
Care.com
10.2017 - 07.2023
Teaching Assistant
Young Writer's Camp
01.2014 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Destrehan High School
Bachelor's of Science - Elementary Education
University of New Orleans
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of New Orleans
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