Seasoned educator with 17 years of experience, proficient in data analysis, communication, and technology. Demonstrates professionalism and respect in all interactions. Thrives in challenging environments and leverages extensive knowledge and skills to drive success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Sped Teacher
Calcasieu Parish Schools
Lake Charles
02.2017 - Current
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
Maintained accurate and complete student records in compliance with laws and administrative policies.
Assigned class work and graded homework to assess student understanding.
Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to enhance student understanding and engagement.
Prepared instructional materials and organized classrooms for effective class activities.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
Collaborated with teachers and professionals to develop and refine instructional programs aligned with student needs.
Conferred with parents, teachers, administrators, and professionals to discuss children's progress, address behavioral and academic challenges, and identify resource priorities.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Teacher and Coach
Deshler City Schools
Tuscumbia
08.2013 - 08.2016
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
Maintained accurate, complete, and correct student records according to laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Monitored academic eligibility of student athletes to ensure compliance with district standards and support their participation in sports.
Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours.
Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
Instructed coaches, athletes, parents, and community members on care and prevention of athletic injuries to promote athlete safety and well-being.
teacher and coach
Morgan County Schools
Decatur
08.2007 - 08.2013
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Developed and implemented training programs tailored to diverse learning needs, enhancing student engagement and understanding.
Modified teaching methods and materials to address students' diverse needs and interests.
Established and enforced behavioral expectations and procedures, fostering a positive and orderly classroom environment.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Collaborated with teachers and administrators to design, evaluate, and refine elementary school programs, improving curriculum effectiveness.
Sales
Teresa Rogers Allstate Insurance
Muscle Shoals
09.2005 - 09.2006
Contacted customers to promote merchandise and service offerings.
Answered inquiries regarding product features and benefits to facilitate informed purchasing decisions.
Developed and maintained prospect lists to identify and engage potential clients.
Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.
Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
Schedule and confirm appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors.
Make copies of correspondence or other printed material.
Load machines with required input or output media such as paper, cards, disks, tape or Braille media.
Greet visitors and determine whether they should be given access to specific individuals.
SPED Teacher - Alternative Behavior School K-12 at Morton School District 709SPED Teacher - Alternative Behavior School K-12 at Morton School District 709