Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with professional mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Fourth Grade Teacher
Advanced Educational Staffing
Detroit, MI
08.2009 - 06.2011
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
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.
Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
First Grade Teacher
Las Cruces Public Schools
Las Cruces, NM
01.2005 - 05.2007
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
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.
Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Instructed up to 22 students individually and in groups on all subjects.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
Logistics Specialist - Operations Support at Las Cruces Fire Department - City of Las CrucesLogistics Specialist - Operations Support at Las Cruces Fire Department - City of Las Cruces