ALISON FORTNER
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and Qualified EC-6 and ESL-Certified Teacher looking to make a difference in elementary students' lives. Committed to meeting students at their levels and developing their academic, social, and emotional skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HOMEROOM TEACHER
Iman Academy Southwest
Houston, TX
08.2023 - Current
- I am responsible for delivering information to my students in fun and interactive ways.
- Assessing student mastery of the concepts taught through data analysis.
- Creating and implementing the use of rubrics and checklists.
- Using data to create small groups to supplement student growth.
- Collaborating in team settings to handle daily assignments and challenges.
- Communicating with parents to keep them apprised of academic and social emotional learning.
- Integrating technology into sessions to further enhance student learning.
ELEMENTARY ELA & SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
Fort Bend Independent School District
Houston, TX
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Created rubrics, checklist, and progressions for student use to aid students understanding and growth.
- Developed differentiated lesson plans and small group lessons to aid in students academic growth.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to analyze student work while creating plans to improve students learning.
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
- Integrated technology into sessions to further enhance student learning.
Substitute Teacher
Fortbend Independent School District
Richmond, TX
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Created rubrics, checklist, and progressions for student use to aid students understanding and growth.
- Developed differentiated lesson plans and small group lessons to aid in students academic growth.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to analyze student work while creating plans to improve students learning.
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
- Integrated technology into sessions to further enhance student learning.
STUDENT TEACHER
Fort Bend Independent School District
Houston, TX
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Developed differentiated lesson plans paying particular attention to ESL and SPED learners.
- Taught differentiated Reading, ELA, & Social Studies lessons.
- Executed Running Records and DRA's to find student's reading level and implemented Guided Reading Instruction.
- Designed new online graphic organizers for lessons.
- Organized Schoology folders for independent instruction.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Teaching and Learning
University of Houston
Houston, TX12-2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Pearland High School
Pearland, TX05-2013
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Team collaboration
- Differentiated lesson plans
- Curriculum implementation
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
Certification
- Certified EC-6 Teacher, 2020-12-16
- ESL Supplemental Certificate, 2022-02-12
Timeline
HOMEROOM TEACHER
Iman Academy Southwest
08.2023 - Current
ELEMENTARY ELA & SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
Fort Bend Independent School District
01.2021 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher
Fortbend Independent School District
11.2020 - 01.2021
STUDENT TEACHER
Fort Bend Independent School District
01.2019 - 11.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Pearland High School
Bachelor of Science - Teaching and Learning
University of Houston