Mary (Angel) Keel
Silsbee,TX
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth. Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Special Education EC-12
1
1
Generalist 4-8
Work History
Teacher
Silsbee ISD
08.2012 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed 25 student 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.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Silsbee ISD
08.2009 - 08.2012
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Provided necessary accommodations for testing situations, ensuring fair opportunities for all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, enabling timely communication with parents and other stakeholders regarding individual achievements and areas needing improvement.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies tailored to each student''s unique learning style, promoting greater comprehension across subject areas.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Silsbee ISD
08.2006 - 05.2009
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, discussing students'' progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Adjusted instructional strategies based on ongoing assessments of student needs and abilities, ensuring optimal learning outcomes for all learners.
- Enhanced classroom management, implementing positive reinforcement techniques to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Education
Master of Arts - Teacher Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA06-2012
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA06-2009
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
- Student assessment
- Social-emotional learning training
- Classroom technology
- Performance assessments
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Special Education EC-12
- Generalist 4-8
- District GT Certified
Timeline
Teacher
Silsbee ISD
08.2012 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Silsbee ISD
08.2009 - 08.2012
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Silsbee ISD
08.2006 - 05.2009
Master of Arts - Teacher Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashworth College
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashworth College
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