Lorra Gilman
Brandon,FL
Summary
Dependable Teacher with success providing educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning, and cooperative teamwork.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - First and Kindergarten
Orange County School District-Cypress Springs Elem
Orlando, FL
09.2013 - 07.2018
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Provided guidance on policies and lesson planning as mentor to new ESE teacher. 2017-2018
- Worked with kindergarten team to create engaging, differentiated lessons. Acted as Kindergarten Team Leader 2017-2018.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
Orlando, FL
12.2012 - 08.2013
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over at least 15 different classes for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Established strong rapport with teachers and was asked to sub again in all classrooms.
Teacher - First and Second Grades
Citrus County School District -Central Ridge Elem.
Citrus Springs, FL
08.2009 - 06.2012
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Helped train at least 20 fellow teachers on Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2009
High School Diploma -
Riverview High School
Sarasota, FL05.2005
Skills
- Early Reading
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Group and individual instruction
- Social skills
- Early childhood development
Certification
ESOL Certification
Timeline
Teacher - First and Kindergarten
Orange County School District-Cypress Springs Elem
09.2013 - 07.2018
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
12.2012 - 08.2013
Teacher - First and Second Grades
Citrus County School District -Central Ridge Elem.
08.2009 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Central Florida
High School Diploma -
Riverview High School
ESOL Certification
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