Mallory Knott
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated educator with a proven track record at Grants Cibola County Schools, excelling in differentiated instruction and fostering student engagement. Skilled in effective communication and classroom management, I consistently promote a positive learning environment, enhancing student growth and achievement through innovative teaching strategies and strong parent-teacher collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher, First Grade
Grants Cibola County Schools
07.2015 - Current
- Integrated multicultural perspectives into lessons, promoting cultural awareness and global citizenship among students.
- Consistently met or exceeded district expectations for student growth and achievement on standardized assessments.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering their involvement in their child''s education.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to address diverse learning needs and foster an inclusive classroom environment.
- Increased student engagement by implementing hands-on activities and cooperative learning opportunities.
- Organized after-school tutoring sessions to provide additional support for struggling learners or enrichment opportunities for advanced students.
- Led grade-level team meetings focused on data-driven decision making to improve instructional practices across the first-grade team.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current with educational trends and enhance teaching skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues on cross-curricular projects, enhancing students'' understanding of the interconnectedness of subjects.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, guiding instructional decisions to improve academic outcomes.
- Promoted a positive classroom culture by modeling respect, empathy, and collaboration among students.
- Served as a faculty advisor for extracurricular clubs or activities, inspiring students to explore their interests beyond the classroom setting.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a safe, orderly, and productive learning environment.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective classroom management strategies.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Teacher Aide-Universal Pre-K
Community Action Planning Council
08.2009 - 11.2012
- 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.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Observed and monitored children's activities.
- Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
- Supported children's development by encouraging teamwork and understanding of others.
- Aided in maintaining a clean living environment, performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishwashing, and tidying up spaces.
Education
Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ09-2011
High School Diploma -
Grants High School
Grants, NM05-2004
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Social-emotional learning
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Behavioral management
- Differentiated instruction
- Elementary education
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Early childhood education
Certification
- Licensed Level 3 educator - 2022
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher, First Grade
Grants Cibola County Schools
07.2015 - Current
Teacher Aide-Universal Pre-K
Community Action Planning Council
08.2009 - 11.2012
Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Grants High School
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