Pamela Powell
Irvington,NJ
Summary
Creative educator offering enthusiastic approach and dedication in developing and increasing student growth. Proficient in monitoring student performance and progress. Hardworking individual with excellent communication and leadership skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeschool Teacher
Christian Homeschool Program
01.2011 - 08.2021
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills with thought-provoking discussions.
- Collaborated with parents to create personalized learning plans, ensuring each child''s educational needs were met.
- Increased student motivation by implementing engaging activities and interactive teaching.
- Assessed student progress regularly, utilizing test results to adjust teaching strategies as needed.
- Implemented hands-on activities and experiential learning opportunities for improved understanding of complex concepts.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, helping students improve their work quality and performance over time.
- Expanded student vocabulary with weekly word challenges, encouraging the use of new words in writing and conversation.
- Emphasized practical life skills alongside academics, preparing students for future independence and decision-making abilities.
- Managed homeschool schedules effectively, balancing extracurricular activities with academic requirements for well-rounded development.
- Encouraged intellectual curiosity by incorporating stimulating topics outside traditional subject matter into lesson plans.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
- Adapted curriculum to accommodate different learning styles, ensuring all students had equal access to educational materials.
- Integrated diverse subjects into lessons, promoting interdisciplinary connections for deeper understanding of material.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-life examples and relatable scenarios into daily lessons.
Preschool Teacher
Elizabeth Board Of Education
09.2002 - 06.2005
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Assisted and supervised 15 children through entire school day.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom setting without sacrificing overall quality of education provided to all students.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.1987
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Social integration
- Group and individual instruction
- Student Engagement
- Emotional Intelligence
- Instructional Design
- Curriculum Development
- Problem-Solving
- Positive Learning Environment
- Diversity and Inclusion
Timeline
Homeschool Teacher
Christian Homeschool Program
01.2011 - 08.2021
Preschool Teacher
Elizabeth Board Of Education
09.2002 - 06.2005
Master of Science - Education
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Rutgers University
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