MAYA GRADY
New Orleans,LA
Summary
At Harriet Tubman Charter School, I spearheaded innovative assessment tools and behavior modification strategies, enhancing student participation and performance in 7th grade math. My collaborative teaching approach and effective classroom management skills led to significant academic growth, demonstrating my ability to merge hard skills like curriculum alignment with essential soft skills such as parent-teacher communication.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade Math Teacher
Harriet Tubman Charter School
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Developed innovative assessment tools to accurately gauge student progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents through regular progress reports and parent-teacher conferences, ensuring their involvement in their child''s academic journey.
- Increased student participation by incorporating engaging group activities and problem-solving exercises into daily lessons.
- Enhanced student understanding by utilizing visual aids and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive learning environment.
- Boosted student confidence through constructive feedback and individualized attention during one-on-one conferences.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Continuously updated personal teaching practices by attending professional development workshops and staying informed on current educational research trends in mathematics education.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop cross-curricular projects that connected math concepts to real-world applications.
- Organized extracurricular math-related activities, fostering enthusiasm for the subject outside of the classroom setting.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted intervention strategies, improving overall class performance on assessments.
- Promoted a positive classroom atmosphere by implementing effective classroom management strategies and enforcing clear expectations for behavior and work ethic.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on curriculum planning and best practices for effective instruction in a 7th-grade math setting.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at increasing overall student achievement in mathematics by participating in committees and sharing expertise with fellow educators.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA12.2020
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative Teaching
- Curriculum Alignment
- Teaching strategies
- Standardized Testing
- Classroom Management
Timeline
7th Grade Math Teacher
Harriet Tubman Charter School
03.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southeastern Louisiana University
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