Mary Baker
Homer,LA
Summary
Dynamic ESL and Discovery Teacher with a proven track record at CPSB, specializing in curriculum development and personalized instruction. Leveraged interactive teaching and positive reinforcement to enhance student analytical skills and conversational abilities. Excelled in fostering student curiosity and self-esteem, demonstrating a unique blend of hard and soft skills to optimize educational outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Teacher
Caddo Parish Schools
Shreveport, LA
2016.08 - 2022.05
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
Discovery Teacher ( Accelerated Learning)
CPSB
Shreveport, La
2006.08 - 2016.05
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Improved students' analytical skills.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Classroom Teacher
CPSB
Shreveport, LA
1995.08 - 2006.05
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
La Tech University
Ruston, LA05.1990
Skills
- Personalized Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Small Group Instruction
- Interactive Teaching
Certification
- Highly Qualified - 2006
- Met the recommendation of "Highly Qualified" according to NCLB in Elementary 1-5
- Highly qualified in English Language arts grades 1-8
Career achievements
Teacher of the Year Creswell Elementary 2013-2014
Established and sponsored NEHS at Creswell Elementary
Urban Support After school tutor
DIBELS instruction
LSUS National Writing Project
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Caddo Parish Schools
2016.08 - 2022.05
Discovery Teacher ( Accelerated Learning)
CPSB
2006.08 - 2016.05
Classroom Teacher
CPSB
1995.08 - 2006.05
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
La Tech University
- Highly Qualified - 2006
- Met the recommendation of "Highly Qualified" according to NCLB in Elementary 1-5
- Highly qualified in English Language arts grades 1-8
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