Accomplished and passionate Elementary Teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
Excelsior School Of Philadelphia
Philadelpha, Pa.
08.2021 - Current
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Preschool Teacher
St Stephen's Daycare And Aftercare Program
New Philadelphia, PA
09.2020 - 07.2021
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
Provided varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children's active participation experimentation and problem-solving within structured setting.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
Supervised students and enforced discipline during classroom and playground activities.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Timothy Christian Academy
New Philadelphia, PA
01.2020 - 06.2020
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Guided learning process through use of clearly established goals and objectives to meet student and district goals and objectives.
Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to development and skill level of students.
4th and 6th Grade Teacher
Ministry Of Education Jamaica - Mico Practising Sc
Kingston, Jamaica
09.2007 - 05.2019
Communicated realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior and employed fair strategies to resolve problems.
Assisted students in developing self-assessment skills and personal studying techniques.
Prepared students for yearly assessment tests by covering required materials.
Communicated openly with parents and guardians to keep everyone informed of students' progress and quickly implement improvement plans for struggling pupils.
Helped begin process of preparing students for high school-level academics by setting strong standards for rigorous learning.
Implemented district-mandated curriculum for sixth grade instruction and prepared lesson plans to meet teaching goals.
Prepared over 30 students each year for national standardized exams.
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Lannamn's Preparatory School
Kingston, Jamaica
09.2002 - 08.2007
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
International University of The Caribben
Kingston Jamaica
09.2010 - 07.2012
Associate of Arts - Primary Education
Mico Teacher's College
Kingston Jamaica
09.1996 - 05.2000
Skills
Standardized tests
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Timeline
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
Excelsior School Of Philadelphia
08.2021 - Current
Preschool Teacher
St Stephen's Daycare And Aftercare Program
09.2020 - 07.2021
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Timothy Christian Academy
01.2020 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
International University of The Caribben
09.2010 - 07.2012
4th and 6th Grade Teacher
Ministry Of Education Jamaica - Mico Practising Sc
District Activities/Athletic Director at Excelsior Springs 40 School DistrictDistrict Activities/Athletic Director at Excelsior Springs 40 School District