Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Accomplishments
Related Experiences-Kindergarten Teacher
Related Experiences-Head Start Teacher
References
Timeline
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Monica Reed

Smyrna,GA

Summary

Dynamic ESOL Teacher with a proven track record at Idlewood Elementary, skilled in curriculum development and differentiated instruction. Expert in language assessment and technology integration, fostering inclusive learning environments. Committed to enhancing student engagement and academic success through innovative lesson adaptation and effective communication with families.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ESOL Teacher (3-4)

Idlewood Elementary
Tucker, GA
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • Provide English language instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
  • Adapt lessons to meet diverse language proficiency levels
  • Collaborate with teachers to integrate language support in core subjects
  • Assess and monitor students’ language proficiency and academic progress
  • Offer small group and individualized language support
  • Foster an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment
  • Communicate with families and provide language resources
  • Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with ESOL regulations
  • Participate in professional development for best ESOL practices
  • Advocate for EL students’ academic and social success

Itinerant Multilingual Teacher (K-3)

School District
Charlotte, NC
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Travel within the School District to provide ML services to students around the school district
  • Provide support to Testing Coordinators during ACCESS testing
  • Deliver language and content-integrated instruction
  • Scaffold lessons for Language Learners to ensure they are being challenged
  • Amplify lessons without simplifying lessons
  • Administer ACCESS and WIDA screenings
  • Use ACCESS and classroom assessment data to create lessons and provide language and content intervention as needed
  • Modify schedules constantly to accommodate the needs of the schools and learners

ESOL Teacher (K-3)

Paw Creek Elementary School
Charlotte, NC
06.2020 - 06.2023
  • Conduct professional development sessions for classroom teachers to enhance the school's ability to deliver excellent language instruction
  • Provide teachers with support on how to access the district's P.A.C.E
  • Toolkit (District Digital Curriculum)
  • Implement Imagine Learning as part of a school-wide initiative to improve online language and content-based learning
  • Attend parent-teacher conferences to provide suggestions, recommendations, and input
  • Collaborate with teachers and instructional staff to create curriculum materials and lesson plans that integrate technology
  • Share information with colleagues about the district's updates for multilingual students and families via weekly email updates

Third Grade Teacher

Whitewater Academy
Charlotte, NC
11.2018 - 06.2020
  • Differentiate instruction to accommodate the needs of all learners
  • Utilize the Education Language Arts curriculum in daily reading and writing instruction
  • Develop online learning resources for grade-level content
  • Contribute to a team of teachers and support staff to implement weekly lessons
  • Modify lessons to ensure all students can access the learning materials
  • Communicate daily with parents via email, Classdojo, letters, Thursday folders, and phone calls
  • Administer Access testing for 3rd-grade students

ESOL Teacher (K-3)

Hope-Centennial Elementary
West Palm Beach, FL
10.2018 - 11.2018
  • Conduct Access testing for all ESOL students school-wide
  • Coordinate a wide variety of curricular and instructional tasks
  • Aligned EL grade-level standards with technology-rich lessons
  • Teach students to use effective learning strategies
  • Demonstrate how to listen effectively in English
  • Provide a comfortable learning environment for all students

Second Grade Teacher

Statesville Road Elementary
Charlotte, NC
08.2016 - 10.2017
  • Model technology-rich lessons to a team of teachers
  • Certified mentor who helps lead and support new teachers
  • Participate in ongoing coaching sessions to perfect my craft as an educator
  • Unpack Common Core and North Carolina Essential State Standards to prepare daily lessons
  • Create an after-school tutoring program for students who need extra academic support
  • Design and develop a poetry event for students to display their work to their families

Fourth, Second Grade Teacher

Walter G Byers
Charlotte, NC
07.2013 - 06.2016
  • Effectively communicate in written and oral forms
  • Reorganize the schedule to accommodate students' needs
  • Utilize Reading 3D Data, DIBELS, and Common Core Assessments to plan instruction and provide appropriate intervention to students who have not mastered skills taught in class
  • Conduct a parent curriculum night to showcase learning techniques that can be used at home
  • Assist in meetings with support staff and teammates to address the academic, health, and behavioral needs of learners

Education

Master’s Degree - Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Technology

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
05.2017

Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education

Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
04.2007

Skills

  • Language instruction
  • Curriculum development
  • Lesson adaptation
  • Student assessment
  • Technology integration
  • Differentiated instruction

Certification

  • Georgia Educator Certificate, 07/01/24, 06/30/29, English Speakers of Other Languages ESOL (K-12), Elementary Education (PK-5)
  • Professional Educator's Certificate-North Carolina, Highly Qualified Teacher- English Speakers of Other Languages ESOL (K-12), Elementary Education (K-5)
  • Online Teacher Endorsement-Metro RESA (Currently Enrolled)

Additional Information

CMS Teacher Mentor, Science Committee Chair, Safety Committee Co-Chair, 21st Century After-School Teacher, Grade Level Data Monitor, School Leadership Team Member, Sunshine Committee Member, Utilize technology for ML Learners by implementing Imagine Learning and monitoring students’ progression,

Accomplishments

Grade Level Chair (2020), organized and implemented a school-wide science fair, promoted in Summer 2023 for exceptional performance, classified as an Exceptional Educator due to significant student progress, honored as a Peacekeeper for fostering a positive and inclusive school environment, facilitated data-driven instruction to enhance student outcomes, provided instructional resources to support ESOL student success, strengthened parental engagement through effective communication, and collaborated with educators to align curriculum and instructional strategies.

Related Experiences-Kindergarten Teacher

  • Implement remedial learning groups to support student development.
  • Design and facilitate engaging activities to enhance meaningful learning experiences.
  • Instruct students using Think Central online resources and curriculum.
  • Integrate Imagine It online curriculum resources into daily instruction.
  • Maintain open communication with parents through conferences and various channels to discuss student progress and school programs.
  • Incorporate developmental play and hands-on teaching strategies into daily instruction.
  • Utilize games, music, art, films, literature, technology, and interactive tools to reinforce fundamental skills.
  • Align lesson plans and instructional objectives with the Sunshine State Standards.

Related Experiences-Head Start Teacher

  • Ensure the safety and well-being of each child in the classroom, on the playground, and in shared areas.
  • Maintain individual student portfolios to track progress and development.
  • Plan and implement age-appropriate and developmentally suitable classroom practices, addressing physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs.
  • Consistently enforce a structured yet nurturing classroom discipline plan and reward system.
  • Conduct home visits to better understand each child’s home environment and support their learning.
  • Develop and deliver engaging daily lessons enriched with talking, singing, movement, and reading to foster student learning.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

ESOL Teacher (3-4)

Idlewood Elementary
07.2023 - 06.2024

Itinerant Multilingual Teacher (K-3)

School District
06.2023 - 06.2024

ESOL Teacher (K-3)

Paw Creek Elementary School
06.2020 - 06.2023

Third Grade Teacher

Whitewater Academy
11.2018 - 06.2020

ESOL Teacher (K-3)

Hope-Centennial Elementary
10.2018 - 11.2018

Second Grade Teacher

Statesville Road Elementary
08.2016 - 10.2017

Fourth, Second Grade Teacher

Walter G Byers
07.2013 - 06.2016

Master’s Degree - Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Technology

Winthrop University

Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education

Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University
Monica Reed