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Classroom Volunteer
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Lynette Gill

San Jose,CA

Summary

Dedicated educator driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Experienced at working with different learning styles. Devoted to promoting student learning and understanding. Accomplished elementary school educator for ten plus years in classroom settings. Known to challenge students in a variety of ways to reach further understanding of standards. Focused educator who offers knowledge, experience, and a willingness to learn. Skilled in analysis of standards, student assessment and record keeping. Passionate elementary teacher successful in lesson planning, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet goals. Reliable employee seeking a position in education. Offering articulate communication and excellent time management skills.

Overview

10
years of professional experience

Work History

San Jose Unified School Disctrict
San Jose, CA

Elementary Classroom Teacher
01.2005 - 06.2014

Job overview

  • Taught core subjects of math, english language arts, science, social studies, and writing whole class, small group, and one-on-one.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Planned and instructed in congruency to Common Core Standards.
  • Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
  • Developed learning objectives for each subject area, both short term and long term.
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Integrated technology into daily lesson plans.

Oak Grove School District
San Jose, CA

Student Teacher, Fifth Grade
08.2005 - 12.2005

Job overview

  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated priority standards and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Reviewed state standards, district curriculum, and student expectations to formulate lesson plans.
  • Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
  • Conferred with master teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
  • Held small group sessions with struggling students to guide their mastery of a standard.
  • Evaluated student progress through analysis off assessments.
  • Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.

Education

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential from Elementary Education
06.2005

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Bachelor of Science from Sociology
06.2003

Skills

  • Textbook Selection
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Classroom Integration
  • Common Core Standards
  • Technology
  • Group Sessions
  • Standardized Tests
  • Student Needs Assessments
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Teacher Training
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • State Standards Adherence
  • District Standards
  • Benchmark Setting
  • Smart Board Technology
  • Interactive Media
  • Active Participation
  • Library Resources
  • Language Skills
  • Diverse Audiences
  • Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Online Systems
  • Curriculum Planning and Implementation
  • Multimedia Instruction
  • Progress Reporting
  • Higher Education in Common Core

Classroom Volunteer

  • preschool aged students to fifth grade
  • small group and one-on-one lessons
  • organized records and classroom
  • accompanied a variety of field trips with guided lessons and objectives
  • communication with students, teachers, and parents was critical.

Timeline

Student Teacher, Fifth Grade

Oak Grove School District
08.2005 - 12.2005

Elementary Classroom Teacher

San Jose Unified School Disctrict
01.2005 - 06.2014

San Jose State University

Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential from Elementary Education

Portland State University

Bachelor of Science from Sociology
Lynette Gill