Margaret Dumas
Bossier City,LA
Summary
Seeking an educational position where I can utilize my substantial teaching experience and skills in providing education in an environment conductive to child nurturing.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Linwood Public Charter School
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Assist in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the SPED teacher
- Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers and preparing needed materials and supplies for students’ daily activities
- Work individually or in small groups with students to review classroom instruction, listen to reading groups, or assist answering questions
- Supervise outside playground activities
- Help with general housekeeping tasks
- Assist the SPED teacher in any other appropriate ways
- Perform clerical tasks
- Treat all children with dignity and respect
- Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences, including in-service training as may be required by the district
- Operate and care for instructional equipment used in the classroom
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal
- Follow directions given by head SPED teacher or immediate supervisor
- Student Management: Assist with the supervision of students outside the classroom such as: field trips to assist with student supervision and safety, during play period, lunchroom activities, dismissal, etc
- Supervise the classroom when the SPED teacher is out of the room
- School/Community Relations: Maintain confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees outside the school
- Handle sensitive and confidential information, documents, communications, incidents, etc., with discretion and in a conscientious manner
- Cooperate and share professionally with other members of the staff.
Pre-K Teacher Long Term Sub
Caddo Parish Public Schools: J. S. Clark Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Domain 1: Planning and Preparation- 1C-Setting Instructional Outcomes
- The teacher values, sequences and aligns curriculum enabling students to build their understanding of important ideas from concept to concept
- The teacher designs and structures lessons so that learner outcomes are at an appropriate cognitive level
- The teacher writes and plans multi-disciplinary outcomes for student learning, not student activity
- The teacher differentiates outcomes and instruction for students of varied abilities
- The teacher creates and/or uses a variety of assessment tools that are curriculum-aligned and challenging
- Domain 2: The Classroom Environment- 2C-Managing Classroom Procedures
- The teacher helps students to develop skills to work purposefully and cooperatively in groups
- The teacher facilitates lessons that engage students in different types of activities-large groups, small groups and independent work
- The teacher ensures smooth functioning of all routines and maximizes instructional time
- Domain 3: Instruction- 3B-Questioning and Discussion Techniques
- The teacher develops and presents questions that cause students to think and reflect, resulting in a deeper understanding of the topic
- The teacher promotes learning through discussion
- The teacher uses a range of techniques to ensure that all students contribute to the discussion and enlists the assistance of students to ensure this outcome
- Domain 3: Instruction- 3C-Engaging Students in Learning
- The teacher facilitates activities and assignments that promote learning and are aligned with the goals of the lesson
- The teacher groups students for instruction in a variety of ways using factors such as similar backgrounds, ability levels, as well as random groupings
- The teacher selects instructional materials suited to engaging students in understanding and learning at a deeper level
- The teacher delivers lessons that are appropriately structured and paced
- Domain 3: Instruction- 3D-Using Assessment in Instruction
- The teacher aligns assessment to the curriculum
- The teacher informs students of the criteria for assessment
- The teacher monitors student learning using a variety of techniques
- The teacher provides valuable feedback in a timely, constructive and substantive manner
- The teacher promotes student self-assessment and student self-monitoring of their progress
- OTHER PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administers classroom in accordance with Caddo Parish School Board policies and regulations
- Accepts and exercises responsibilities for duties and assignments related to administrative/management, curricular and extra-curricular aspects of the school
- Accepts other responsibilities as required by the Principal or his/her designee
- Works tactfully and harmoniously with staff, parents, students, and/or public
- Reports promptly to work
- Maintains good attendance in compliance with Caddo Parish School Board Policy and state law
- Maintains composure
- Appears neat, dresses appropriately for the profession, and is well groomed
- Maintains a high standard of professional conduct
Preschool Facilitator
Aurora Public Schools: Wheeling Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Plan, implement and monitor each child’s educational program in the classroom
- Supervise children in the classroom
- Plan and facilitate small and large group developmentally appropriate instruction activities in the classroom
- Provide a safe, nurturing and orderly classroom environment beneficial to the growth and development of each child with readily accessible, age-appropriate materials
- Supervise the paraeducator in the classroom, including delegating work, trainings, directing work, assigning work, and resolving work related problems
- Communicate and encourage professional growth opportunities for paraeducator
- Support and follow through with children’s IEP goals and accommodations by collaborating and planning with special educators, working individually or in small groups with student with IEP goals, attending staffings, and developing activities to meet goals and attend annual meetings
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the classroom such as student discipline, addressing parent complaints, daily attendance, daily anecdotes/progress notes, and proper food handling and sanitation practices in the classroom
- Supervise children on the playground and handle emergencies and injuries in a safe and professional manner
- Plan and implement meaningful activities for large motor periods
- Write children’s Individual Learning Plans and conduct parent teacher conferences.
Preschool Facilitator
Aurora Public Schools: APS Early Beginnings: A Zoom Site
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Plan, implement and monitor each child’s educational program in the classroom
- Supervise children in the classroom
- Plan and facilitate small and large group developmentally appropriate instruction activities in the classroom
- Provide a safe, nurturing and orderly classroom environment beneficial to the growth and development of each child with readily accessible, age appropriate materials
- Supervise the paraeducator in the classroom, including delegating work, trainings, directing work, assigning work, and resolving work related problems
- Communicate and encourage professional growth opportunities for paraeducator
- Support and follow through with children’s IEP goals and accommodations by collaborating and planning with special educators, working individually or in small groups with student with IEP goals, attending staffings, and developing activities to meet goals and attend annual meetings
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the classroom such as student discipline, addressing parent complaints, daily attendance, daily anecdotes/progress notes, and proper food handling and sanitation practices in the classroom
- Supervise children on the playground and handle emergencies and injuries in a safe and professional manner
- Plan and implement meaningful activities for large motor periods
- Write children’s Individual Learning Plans and conduct parent teacher conferences
Associate Teacher
Clayton Early Learning
08.2013 - 08.2014
- In accordance with Early Head Start/Head Start performance standards, ACF, licensing and organization guidelines, assists in implementing an infant/toddler or preschool program based on parent input and individual children’s intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs and strengths
- Assists with daily activities based on children’s needs and interests, which stimulate learning in all developmental areas (physical, social, emotional, and intellectual) for a class of children, which may involve some children with disabilities
- Organizes and cleans classroom materials and equipment to provide a safe, supportive age appropriate environment for children
- Assists in an annual inventory of existing classroom materials and equipment and future needs.
Rural Carrier Associate
USPS
04.2011 - 08.2013
- Sorts mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route
- Receives and signs for accountable mail
- Loads mail in vehicle
- Delivers mail to customers along a prescribed route and on a regular schedule by a vehicle; collects monies and receipts for accountable mail; picks up mail from customers' roadside boxes
- Sells stamps, stamped paper and money orders; accepts C.O.D., registered, certified, and insured mail and parcel post; Furnishes routine information concerning postal matters and provides requested forms to customer
- Returns mail collected, undeliverable mail, and submits monies and receipts to post office
- Prepares mail for forwarding and maintains records of change of address information
- Prepares a daily trip report and maintains a list of the customers on the route
- Conducts special surveys when required
- Maintains an inventory of stamps and stamped paper as needed to provide service to customers on the route
- Provides for mail security at all times.
Lead Teacher
Creative Options CP of Colorado
08.2009 - 10.2010
- Establish educational and social/emotional goals of children
- Develop written plans of daily activities that stimulate learning in all developmental areas (physical, social, emotional, and intellectual) for a class of 15-20 children, which may involve some children identified as special needs using the Creative Curriculum Gold and Project Approach through the guidelines of NAYCE
- Organize all classroom materials and equipment and set up classroom so that it is appropriate for 0-5 year olds
- Provide guidance and training through classroom experience and resource materials for employees and volunteer personnel assigned to the classroom
- Conduct family IEP meetings and home visits with each child’s family to develop rapport and advise the family of their child’s progress and visit children’s homes biannually
- Prepare and submit attendance records, food reports, payroll, incident/accident reports, lesson plans, IEP’s progress notes, etc
- Ensure health and safety is maintained in the classroom at all times.
Lead Teacher
Rocky Mountain SER Head Start
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Managed A.M and PM Bilingual class for 3 to 5 year olds
- Utilized Creative Curriculum Port program as a means of academic assessment for a child’s progress in the classroom
- Established and implemented goals for children with Individual Educational Plans
- Developed and implemented written plans for daily activities that stimulate learning in focus areas that are physical, emotional, social, and cognitive for children with and without disabilities using the Creative Curriculum
- Attend trainings and workshops that help develop teaching skills and classroom management in the classroom.
Lead Teacher
Catholic Charities
12.2005 - 08.2008
- Establishes educational and social goals based on the composition of the children enrolled and the community setting in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, licensing and Developmentally Appropriate Practice, as appropriate
- Develops and implements written plans for the daily activities that stimulate the learning in all developmental areas (physical, social, emotional, and cognitive) for a group of children which may involve some children identified with disabilities using the Creative Curriculum
- Conducts family conferences and home visits with each child’s family to advise of child’s progress and to develop rapport with families
- Family and teaching staff will collaborate to identify child’s areas of need and develop ideas for activities that will improve in those areas
- Provides guidance and training through classroom experience and resource materials, for other staff and volunteer personnel assigned to the classroom
- Supervises and evaluates performance of this group
- Plans and participates in the preparation, setup and serving of meals and snacks
- Plans and arranges field trips, supervises children in attendance, and manages and informs parents of scheduled field trips, extra-curricular activities, and other scheduled events or activities.
Lead Teacher
Central City E. O. C. Head Start
08.2001 - 08.2005
- Prepare outline of instructional program studies and assemble materials to be presented using the High Scope Curriculum
- Test students every three months to ascertain their weak areas and help them improve
- Supervise children at all times (i
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- Eating, toileting, sleeping, playing, working etc.) to assure their best welfare
- Attend teacher-parent meetings
- Arrange teacher-parent conferences to discuss the delay and/or progress of their child(ren)
- Plan with parents, activities that contribute to the care, growth, and development of the children who attend the center
- Evaluate the Teacher Assistant in conjunction with the Center Supervisor.
Teacher Assistant
Central City E. O. C. Head Start
08.2000 - 08.2001
- Giving each child the kind of support that creates a trusting relationship between the child and the adult
- Encouraging the child to try new things and experience new ways of learning
- Operate duplication and audiovisual equipment; assist in routine duties such as arranging the classroom, supervising snacks and meals, teaching materials and other household task which supports the children learning experiences just as instructional task do
- Act out stories for children, lead in game and songs, supervise transition from one activity to another; reinforce color, number, nature and other concepts already taught to children
- Attend in-service workshops and individual or group conferences.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childlhood Education
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA12.2001
Major: Educational Studies - Minor in Early Childhood
Dillard University -Interrupted:Hurricane Katrina
New Orleans, LABachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12.2023
Skills
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Instructional support
- Progress Monitoring
- Teaching and instruction
- Parental interaction
- Life Skills Development
Certification
- State of Colorado, Colorado Department of Human Services, Director’s License
- Early Childhood Professional Credential, Level IV, Colorado Department of Human Services
- Teaching Strategies GOLD, Interrater Reliability Certificate
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Linwood Public Charter School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Pre-K Teacher Long Term Sub
Caddo Parish Public Schools: J. S. Clark Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023
Preschool Facilitator
Aurora Public Schools: Wheeling Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2022
Preschool Facilitator
Aurora Public Schools: APS Early Beginnings: A Zoom Site
08.2014 - 05.2018
Associate Teacher
Clayton Early Learning
08.2013 - 08.2014
Rural Carrier Associate
USPS
04.2011 - 08.2013
Lead Teacher
Creative Options CP of Colorado
08.2009 - 10.2010
Lead Teacher
Rocky Mountain SER Head Start
08.2008 - 12.2008
Lead Teacher
Catholic Charities
12.2005 - 08.2008
Lead Teacher
Central City E. O. C. Head Start
08.2001 - 08.2005
Teacher Assistant
Central City E. O. C. Head Start
08.2000 - 08.2001
Associate of Arts - Early Childlhood Education
Delgado Community College
Major: Educational Studies - Minor in Early Childhood
Dillard University -Interrupted:Hurricane Katrina
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northern Arizona University
- State of Colorado, Colorado Department of Human Services, Director’s License
- Early Childhood Professional Credential, Level IV, Colorado Department of Human Services
- Teaching Strategies GOLD, Interrater Reliability Certificate
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