Myrthra Elizabeth Gerard

To obtain a position where I can use my education and behavior management skills in teaching.

Motivated, High-energy educator with demonstrated knowledge of fostering student learning. Possess strong people skills; sensitive to student’s specialized and changing needs; proven ability to develop rapport with students and parents. Ability to individualize instruction based on student's interests and needs

• Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% average to 87% average.
• Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of [learning activities].
• Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
• Employed [activities] and [techniques] techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
• Data Organization - Organized scores of over 80 students into online database for parents' immediate access.
• Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.

• New York State Professional certification (French 9-12)
• AP French Language and Culture, Fordham University

• Directing
• Performing
• Art photography