Mildred Givens
Fort Lauderdale,Florida
Summary
Talented Tutor offering outstanding communication and problem-solving skills. Fosters positive learning environment by encouraging students to develop individual skills. Specializing in 1:1 instruction, team collaboration and relations with students, parents and support staff.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Home Tutor
Self
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
Teacher
Miami Dade Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education
Barry University
Miami, FL05.2020
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Bethune Cookman University
Daytona Beach 05.2007
Skills
- Academic Instruction
- Small Group Reading Instruction
- Student Evaluation and Needs Assessment
- Student Motivation
- Academic Advice and Counseling
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Activity-Based Learning
- Technology Integration
- Group and Individual Instruction
Timeline
Private Home Tutor
Self
01.2021 - Current
Teacher
Miami Dade Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education
Barry University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Bethune Cookman University