Paula Losco
JACKSONVILLE,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Episcopal Schools
11.2023 - Current
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Mentored new substitute teachers, sharing best practices for effective classroom management and instructional techniques.
6th Grade Teacher
Clay County Schools
01.2012 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of all students requiring extra support.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Reduced behavioral issues in the classroom by implementing consistent disciplinary strategies and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, integrating cross-curricular concepts into lesson plans for a more comprehensive learning experience.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching skills.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to supplement classroom instruction and expose students to real-world applications of course content.
- Developed data-driven instructional strategies to address individual student needs and improve academic outcomes.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Actively participated in school-wide committees focused on improving overall campus culture, fostering collaboration between educators for enhanced student experiences.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to foster a supportive school community.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Led parent-teacher conferences effectively, discussing student performance openly while maintaining sensitivity towards individual family situations.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL12.2011
Skills
- Professionalism
- Adaptable
- Enforcing Classroom Rules
- Organization and Planning
- Student Records Management
- Organizational abilities
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-Making
- Safety awareness
- Classroom Organization
- Self Motivation
- Creative Thinking
- Google Classroom
- Student Engagement
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Team building
- Task Prioritization
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Lesson Plan Development
- MS Office
- IEP understanding
- Test Proctoring
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Social Studies Instruction
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Positive Reinforcement
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Episcopal Schools
11.2023 - Current
6th Grade Teacher
Clay County Schools
01.2012 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6
Saint Leo University
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