Natasha Sanders
Lincoln,AL
Summary
Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
11th Grade English Teacher
Talladega City Schools
07.2022 - Current
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Deliver small group instruction to underachieving students in reading and math.
- Develops and administers English education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Teaches knowledge and skills in English grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary and proper word usage, word denotations and connotations, creative writing, independent thinking, communication and speaking.
- Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
- Assist in analyzing data to determine which students may need interventions, subsequent progress monitoring, and their response to intervention across tiers of support.
- Knowledge of a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) model, implementation of MTSS, and intervention strategies.
- Monitor and evaluate classroom instruction and support students in Tier 1.
- Develops the plan, supports implementation, and monitors the effectiveness of small-group Tier 2 programming.
- Provide Tier 1, 2, and 3 support/instruction to all students referred.
Education
Master of Arts - Teacgubg
Belhaven University
Jackson04.2023
Masters of Public Health - Epidemiology
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA05.2012
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS05.2010
Skills
- Instruct Groups
- MAP Testing and Data
- Language Arts Core Curriculum
- Quality Education
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Professional Development
- Audio-Visual Aids
- Idea Brainstorming
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Reading Coursework
- Lesson Planning
- Testing Area of Study Comprehension
- Writing Concepts
- Health and Wellbeing
- Hands-On Learning
- Creative and Expository Writing
- Middle School Education
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Classroom Management
- Digital Media Presentations
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Google Classroom
- Teacher Collaboration
- Positive Student Engagement
- Social Development
- Learning Modalities
- Standardized Testing
- Student Records Management
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Creative Instruction Style
- Adapting to Different Learning Styles
- Group Leadership
- Instructional Leadership
- Special Education
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Group and Individual Instruction
- MTSS Team
- Test Proctoring
- IEP Familiarity
- Developed multimedia presentations using videos, slideshows and other technology
- Data-driven instruction
- Use data to assist action/improvement plan development
- Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and several other technology programs
Certification
- Class A English 6-12, State of Alabama- 3/31/2022-6/30/2027
- Class A Social Science 6-12, State of Alabama-3/31/2022-6/30/2027
- Class AA English 7-12, State of Mississippi-07/01/2021-06/30/2026
- Class AA Social Studies 7-12, State of Mississippi-07/01/2021-06/30/2026
Timeline
11th Grade English Teacher
Talladega City Schools
07.2022 - Current
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District
07.2019 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - Teacgubg
Belhaven University
Masters of Public Health - Epidemiology
Kaplan University
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Mississippi University For Women
- Class A English 6-12, State of Alabama- 3/31/2022-6/30/2027
- Class A Social Science 6-12, State of Alabama-3/31/2022-6/30/2027
- Class AA English 7-12, State of Mississippi-07/01/2021-06/30/2026
- Class AA Social Studies 7-12, State of Mississippi-07/01/2021-06/30/2026
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