Natalie James
Hewitt,TX
Summary
Patient Teacher committed to engaging students and enhancing learning by applying different instructional techniques and activity plans to deliver important knowledge. Polished in creating lessons plans, evaluating assignments and teaching complicated concepts clearly. Motivational and encouraging professional certified in EC-6 and Special Education.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPED Math Teacher
Midway ISD
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Instruction of small groups of students with special IEP goals
- Designed lessons with clear objectives, units and projects that aligned with the TEKS
- Attended ARD meetings and gave feedback on student progress and goal setting for the year
- Documented student progress and charted data on their academic goals
- UIL Spelling coach for 4th & 5th graders.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of complex mathematical concepts by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
SPED Math Teacher
Waco Charter School
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Instruction of small groups of students with special IEP goals
- Designed lessons with clear objectives, units and projects that aligned with the TEKS
- Attended ARD meetings and gave feedback on student progress and goal setting for the year
- Documented student progress and charted data on their academic goals.
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
- Developed effective assessment strategies for measuring student progress in alignment with instructional goals.
RDO Equipment Company
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Multi-line phone systems, office computer database systems, company emails and writing skills
- Computer applications, programs, zoom training calls, Word processing, invoicing accounts payable
- Customer Service skills, Assist clients with various needs, Finance questions and operations
- Bank deposits, company credit card to purchase office equipment and supplies, processed mail
- Paid bills for the office and dealt with customer accounts and general office manager duties.
1st & 2nd Grade Teacher
Marlin ISD
08.2016 - 12.2020
- Instruction of students, individually and in small groups
- Establish lessons and adapt lessons for special assignments and demonstrations
- Integrated technology lessons for all students and stations that were fun and interactive
- Established clear objectives and goals for all lessons, units and projects
- Designed lessons for special needs students and fields trips that were engaging and fun.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Literacy Aide
Hillcrest Professional Development Elementary School
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress
- Instructed 20 to 22 students during the absence of assigned teachers
- Small group Instruction to target literacy goals
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' various needs and interests.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
High School Science Teacher
ABE Learning Center
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects
- Adapted teaching methods and materials for students with IEP goals and learning objectives
- Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of student progress
- Meet standards of graduating Senior's transition plans and helped them reach their goals
- Planned Junior/Senior field trips and speakers to meet state Standards for transition goals.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
Director of Services
Waco Transit Company
10.2012 - 08.2013
- Implemented new driving bus routes and planned the map revisions
- Monthly, quarterly and annual reports
- Responsible for monthly budget reports for the transit company
- Travel training for various school groups, and local associations
- Hosted Board meetings: Monthly and annual report.
- Resolved customer complaints or problems to decrease escalation issues to corporate.
- Ordered materials, supplies or equipment for special projects.
Long Term Physics Substitute
WISD Substitute - Waco High School
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the internet
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects
- Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
Instructional Assistant
Waco Center for Youth
01.2003 - 12.2010
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development, physical and emotional health
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks
- Maintenance of files and records for ARD documents and IEP goals
- Grading papers and record maintenance for entrance testing and career profile testing
- Established Computer lab assignments and research project guidelines
- Conferred with treatment team professionals on the progress of residential student progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts & Science -
Texas State University
San Marcus, Texas01.2010
Associate of Arts -
McLennan Community College
Waco, Texas01.2010
Skills
- Adapting to Different Learning Styles
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating and Encouraging
- Student Performance Evaluations
Certification
- Generalist Elementary EC-6
- Special Education EC-12
- CPE Endorsements: STR: Reading Academies ELAR (May of 2024)
References
- Carl Ritter, Principal, Waco Charter School, 254-855-7610
- Kelley Holdman, Asst. Principal, Waco Charter School, 210-410-9646
- Amber Crocker, Diagnostician, Waco Charter School, 254-931-9029
- Clyde Fluitt, Principal, ABE Learning Center, 254-709-6341 (retired)
- Jonathan Hiesberger, High School Teacher, University HS, 254-644-6786
- Jefferson Gunn, High School Teacher, WISD, 254-644-4346
Timeline
SPED Math Teacher
Midway ISD
08.2023 - 08.2024
SPED Math Teacher
Waco Charter School
01.2023 - 06.2023
RDO Equipment Company
06.2022 - 01.2023
1st & 2nd Grade Teacher
Marlin ISD
08.2016 - 12.2020
Literacy Aide
Hillcrest Professional Development Elementary School
01.2015 - 08.2016
High School Science Teacher
ABE Learning Center
08.2013 - 08.2014
Director of Services
Waco Transit Company
10.2012 - 08.2013
Long Term Physics Substitute
WISD Substitute - Waco High School
01.2011 - 10.2011
Instructional Assistant
Waco Center for Youth
01.2003 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Arts & Science -
Texas State University
Associate of Arts -
McLennan Community College
Similar Profiles
Cianka DavidsonCianka Davidson
Elementary Special Education Teacher at Midway ISDElementary Special Education Teacher at Midway ISD
Bianca EubankBianca Eubank
Teacher at Midway ISDTeacher at Midway ISD
Tia SeibelTia Seibel
Substitute Teacher at Midway ISDSubstitute Teacher at Midway ISD