Dynamic educator with a proven track record at St. Mary School, adept in classroom management and fostering critical thinking. Excelled in enhancing student engagement through project-based learning and building strong relationships with students and parents. Committed to leveraging differentiated instruction and technology integration to elevate student success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
St. Mary Catholic School: Rockledge
08.2006 - 05.2022
Monitored student progress to adapt instruction and address individual challenges.
Encouraged student participation to boost confidence and self-expression.
Fostered a supportive learning environment by implementing inclusive classroom practices.
Enhanced critical thinking skills with project-based learning opportunities.
Established strong relationships with families to support student success.
Improved student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities into curriculum.
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Teacher
Osprey Elementary Charter School
08.2005 - 05.2006
Monitored student progress to adapt instruction and address individual challenges.
Encouraged student participation to boost confidence and self-expression.
Fostered a supportive learning environment by implementing inclusive classroom practices.
Enhanced critical thinking skills with project-based learning opportunities.
Established strong relationships with families to support student success.
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
09.1992 - 12.1994
Monitored student progress to adapt instruction and address individual challenges.
Encouraged student participation to boost confidence and self-expression.
Fostered a supportive learning environment by implementing inclusive classroom practices.
Enhanced critical thinking skills with project-based learning opportunities.
Improved student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities into curriculum.
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
California State University, Northridge
Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Glassboro State College - Now Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
05-1983
Skills
Classroom management
Relationship building
Critical thinking
Motivating students
Positive role model and mentor
Classroom instruction
Conflict resolution
Project-based learning
Data-driven instruction
Faculty collaboration
Timeline
Teacher
St. Mary Catholic School: Rockledge
08.2006 - 05.2022
Teacher
Osprey Elementary Charter School
08.2005 - 05.2006
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
09.1992 - 12.1994
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Glassboro State College - Now Rowan University
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