Dedicated professional educator with strong foundation in early childhood education. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, fostering child development, and employing effective classroom management techniques. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliability and positive outcomes. Proficient in curriculum/lesson development, student assessment, and communication with parents.
Organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
El Campo Independent School District
08.2010 - Current
Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
Established and maintained consistent classroom rules and expectations for obedience.
Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
Advanced learning techniques by using differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate student needs.
Utilized various assessment strategies to evaluate student performance.
Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual, and social development.
Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Houston
Victoria, TX
12-2009
Skills
Differentiated instruction
Early childhood development
Classroom management
Classroom organization
Technology integration
Behavior management
Documentation and record keeping
Social skills
Faculty collaboration
Group and individual instruction
Student needs assessment
Science exploration
Gross motor skills
Mathematical concepts
Strong work ethic and dependable
Student engagement and development
Team collaboration
Organizational and planning skills
Communicating with parents and teachers
Lesson planning and preparation
Caring and empathetic demeanor
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
El Campo Independent School District
08.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Houston
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