I am a motivated teacher who is always willing to learn and take constructive criticism. I enjoy being in the classroom where I can build relationships with students and help them reach their full potential.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Sweetwater Independent School District
Sweetwater, TX
08.2021 - Current
4th Grade English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies/Science Teacher - August 2021 to May 2023
Head Start Teacher - August 2023 to present
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
Student Teacher
Wylie Elementary School
Abilene, TX
01.2021 - 04.2021
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Daycare Teacher
Pioneer Drive Baptist Church
Abilene, TX
04.2018 - 10.2018
Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Daycare Teacher
Wylie Baptist Church
Abilene, TX
05.2017 - 04.2018
Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Escrow Assistant
Beall Abstract and Title Co.
Sweetwater, TX
12.2012 - 04.2017
Reviewed and interpreted buyer, seller and lender instructions to assess escrow requirements.
Managed master calendar of signings and organized related paperwork.
Facilitated clear and effective communication between brokers, borrowers and lenders.
Answered customer questions to maintain high satisfaction levels.
Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests.
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