Accomplished 5th Grade 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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Field Elementary, Houston ISD
08.2020 - Current
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Kindergarten Teacher
Field Elementary, Houston ISD
08.2017 - 06.2020
Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
Inspired students to take ownership of learning and become autonomous thinkers.
Advanced learning techniques by using differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate student needs.
Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Marketing & Graphic Design
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
Bachelor of Journalism -
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
Skills
Materials Sourcing
Classroom Management
Relationship Building
Individualized Instruction
Lesson Planning
Differentiated Instruction
Technology Integration
Student Data Management & Analysis
Accomplishments
2023 STAAR RLA Scores:
95% Approach
84% Meets
Certification
Certified Early Childhood-6th Grade Generalist, Region 4 -
ESL Certified
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Field Elementary, Houston ISD
08.2020 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Field Elementary, Houston ISD
08.2017 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - Marketing & Graphic Design
University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Journalism -
University of Texas At Austin
Certified Early Childhood-6th Grade Generalist, Region 4 -
ESL Certified
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