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Madison Rivera

New Bern,NC

Summary

Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.

Work History

Volunteer

Tiger Mountain Foundation
  • Assisted with special events or programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Spoke with community organizations to boost outreach and highlight programs successes.

Internship Student

Cesar Chavez Community School
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.

Internship Student

Getz School
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.

Student Teacher

Liberty Elementary
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
  • 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.
  • Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
  • Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting information in student records.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
  • Stood in for teachers to supervise classes, deliver lessons and administer tests.
  • 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.

Pre-K Special Education Teacher

Onslow County Schools
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Work with students between the ages of 3-5, 1:1 that hold an IEP, within the general education classroom
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
  • Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education/ Special Education

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.2023

Skills

  • Technology Integration
  • Instructional Methods
  • Creative Lesson Plan Development
  • Public Speaking
  • Microsoft Word
  • Critical Thinking
  • Classroom Management
  • IEP Development
  • Data Collection

Timeline

Pre-K Special Education Teacher

Onslow County Schools
12.2023 - 06.2024

Volunteer

Tiger Mountain Foundation

Internship Student

Cesar Chavez Community School

Internship Student

Getz School

Student Teacher

Liberty Elementary

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education/ Special Education

Arizona State University
Madison Rivera