PAULA GRAY
Helmetta,NJ
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Newark, NJ
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help 50-60 students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning for 50-60 students.
Per Diem Substitute Teacher
Fulton County Schools
Atlanta, GA
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support 20-25 students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Pre-K Teacher
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Newark, NJ
09.2011 - 06.2016
- Educated 15 students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Education
Masters of Arts - Early Childhood Education
NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
Jersey City, NJ12.2022
Baccalaureate of Arts - Psychology
ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC STATE UNIVERSITY
Savannah, GA05.2000
Skills
- Facilitating Online Meetings
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Detail Orientation
- Talent Management
- Recruitment
- Follow-Up Skills
- Talent Acquisition
Certification
State of New Jersey Elementary Education P-3 Certified
Timeline
Teacher
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
01.2018 - 06.2021
Per Diem Substitute Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.2016 - 12.2017
Pre-K Teacher
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
09.2011 - 06.2016
Masters of Arts - Early Childhood Education
NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
Baccalaureate of Arts - Psychology
ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC STATE UNIVERSITY
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