Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 11 years of experience. Passionate about educating children grades 1 to 3 using various activities and organizational tools. Expert at developing lesson plans, customizing and modernizing curriculum, creating custom class materials, assigning classwork and grading tests. Conscientious communicator between parents, teachers, and specialists.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Lehrman Community Day School
08.2014 - Current
Create and present clever lessons to engage students, while focusing on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
Establish open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Meet with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Reinforce positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Prepare and administer grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Teach core subjects of reading, writing, math, and history.
Develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
Provide warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Foster student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
Adapt lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Assistant Teacher
The Gordon School Miami
08.2013 - 06.2014
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Planned, prepared and presented group assignments to encourage collaboration.
Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
Assisted in lessons, curriculum and parent communication.
Substitute Teacher and Camp Counselor
Temple Beth Am Day School
05.2013 - 08.2013
Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Student Teacher
Springwood Elementary
01.2011 - 04.2013
Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
05.2013
Skills
Classroom Management
Individualized Learning
Activity Planning
Team Collaboration
Differentiated Instruction
Relationship Building
Technology Integration
Group and individual instruction
Problem-solving skills
Parent Communication
Accomplishments
Earned "Katz-Meyerhoff Grant" in 2017 to create a coding and robotics program for kindergarten and first grader.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Lehrman Community Day School
08.2014 - Current
Assistant Teacher
The Gordon School Miami
08.2013 - 06.2014
Substitute Teacher and Camp Counselor
Temple Beth Am Day School
05.2013 - 08.2013
Student Teacher
Springwood Elementary
01.2011 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Florida State University
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