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PRISCILLA AFOTEY
English Teacher
Houston,TX
Summary
Skilled Lead Teacher offers expertise in administration, program management and compliance. Creates and implements lesson plans focused on cognition, language development and creative expression. Versed in curriculum, goals, objectives, and areas of child development.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Leah school downtown Academy Houston, TX
Preschool Lead Teacher
04.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Incorporated hands-on activities into the curriculum to engage students in active learning.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to accommodate individual differences in learners.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and academic goals.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and support staff to develop instructional strategies.
- Conducted parent and teacher conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development projects.
- Integrated special education resources into daily lesson plans as needed.
- Facilitated small group work to foster collaboration among peers.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that integrated technology into the curriculum.
- Assisted struggling students with developing effective study habits and organizational skills.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data on an ongoing basis.
- Served as mentor for new teachers in the department, providing guidance on best practices.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay abreast of current educational trends.
- Monitored student behavior in order to maintain a safe learning environment.
- Encouraged respect for diversity in the classroom through interactive discussions.
- Assessed student progress through formal tests and informal observations.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by providing open-ended questions during class discussions.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs.
- Organized activities that promoted physical, mental, and social development of students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure open communication regarding their child's progress.
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies when needed to motivate students during learning tasks.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to promote physical, mental, social and emotional growth of the preschoolers.
- Conducted small group activities encouraging cooperation among peers while developing problem solving skills.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
Oak Forest Elementary SchoolHouston
English Teacher
12.2023 - 03.2025
Job overview
- Fostered a positive classroom environment, improving student morale and focus.
- Collaborated with parents to support student success, enhancing community ties.
- Designed assessments that accurately measured student progress and growth.
- Led extracurricular activities, promoting teamwork and leadership skills.
- Trained new teachers, sharing best practices and improving overall teaching quality.
- Achieved high student satisfaction ratings, reflecting dedication to education excellence.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods, enhancing learning outcomes significantly.
- Facilitated small group sessions, boosting student performance.
- Implemented individualized learning plans for diverse learners.
- Monitored student progress, providing actionable feedback.
- Utilized technology to enhance learning experiences.
- Organized extracurricular activities to promote student growth.
- Collaborated with educators to create dynamic lesson plans.
- Enhanced student engagement through innovative teaching methods.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making to tailor instruction effectively.
- Championed diversity initiatives, enhancing inclusivity in the classroom.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents, increasing community involvement.
- Encouraged active participation in group discussions about literature.
- Conducted classroom activities to encourage student engagement in language learning.
ST LAWRENCE SCHOOL, GHANA
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
03.2019 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Developed strategies to effectively manage classroom behavior, promote positive learning environment and ensure student safety.
- Provided feedback to parents regarding student's academic growth and behavioral development.
- Evaluated student academic growth, recording and preparing progress reports for parents or guardians.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with staff members to assess and solve challenges.
- Engaged students in critical thinking skills through inquiry based activities that encouraged creative problem solving.
- Delivered engaging lesson plans, inspiring learners to explore topics outside of classtime.
- Presented lesson content with varied strategies to keep students interested and drive home key points.
- Promoted critical thinking to help students develop problem-solving skills.
- Attended and participated in professional development activities and conferences to enhance skill and job knowledge.
- Demonstrated ability to create engaging and interactive lesson plans for students of all ages and abilities.
- Fostered an environment conducive to open communication between teacher, student, parent relationships.
- Created flexible academic programs and classroom environments, promoting learning and personal growth.
- Built a positive rapport with students to encourage them to take risks in their learning.
- Coached students in areas such as study habits, test taking strategies and organizational skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, implementation of best practices, professional development activities and sharing resources across grade levels.
- Created assessment tools including rubrics, tests, quizzes and projects to measure student progress.
- Facilitated small group instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Implemented school's curriculum consistent with unique learning needs of students.
- Integrated technology into classroom and lesson plans, supporting and engaging students with available resources.
Education
Youview University LondonUnited Kingdom
Associate of Arts from Customer Service
05-2025
Bellevue UniversityBellevue, NE
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Business Management
12.2023
University Overview
Relevant Coursework: CPR, Child Abuse and neglect training, Recognizing and Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, Child Care Pre-Service
The TEFL Academy United State
Teaching English As Foreign Language from English Language
Skills
- Lesson Planning & Delivery: Skilled in designing engaging, level-appropriate lessons aligned with CEFR standards
- Classroom Management: Experienced in maintaining a supportive, inclusive, and well-organized learning environment
- Student-Centered Teaching: Adept at adapting lessons to suit diverse learning styles and abilities
- Assessment & Feedback: Strong ability to assess student progress and provide constructive, personalized feedback
- Language Awareness: Solid knowledge of English grammar, phonology, and vocabulary
- Communication Skills: Clear and effective communicator with both young learners and adults; able to simplify complex language concepts
- Cultural Sensitivity: Respectful and adaptive to multicultural classrooms; promotes cultural exchange and inclusivity
- Technology Integration: Proficient in using digital tools such as Zoom, Google Classroom, interactive whiteboards, and language learning apps
- Creative & Resourceful: Capable of developing engaging activities, games, and materials to enhance learning outcomes
- Team Collaboration: Collaborative and dependable team member with experience working in both independent and co-teaching roles
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
Leah school downtown Academy
04.2025 - Current
English Teacher
Oak Forest Elementary School
12.2023 - 03.2025
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
ST LAWRENCE SCHOOL
03.2019 - 03.2022
Youview University London
Associate of Arts from Customer Service
Bellevue University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Business Management
The TEFL Academy
Teaching English As Foreign Language from English Language
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