PRISCILLA KRAMER
Westminster,MD
Summary
To obtain a position with an educational institution or related organization, in order to provide intellectual advice; career advice and planning; and professional guidance to students. Goal-oriented teacher caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor Assistant
Carroll County Public Schools
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced learning experiences for students by utilizing multimedia resources in the classroom.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback on areas of improvement and celebrating achievements.
- Assisted with proctoring and tutoring students with on-line high school courses.
- Assisted students with individual needs, providing personalized attention to ensure academic success.
- Provided tutoring support for struggling students during after-school sessions or study groups.
Special Education Co-Teacher – Social Studies and Language/Arts – 6th Grade
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Develop lesson plans/instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction per the requirements of each student as stated on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP); implement Special Education Services and strategies
- Enhanced classroom engagement by providing individualized support and accommodations for students with special needs.
- Member of OMMN IEP Team to assist in the planning and development of student IEP collaborate development and implementation of IEPs and access to the general education curriculum/Maryland Common Core Framework with general education co-teachers
- Consult with Special Education Department Head and co-teachers regarding the educational, social, physical or emotional goals and objectives of students
- Communication with parents through in-person and/or virtual conferences, IEP Team meetings, and other means to discuss student's progress and their Individualized Education Program
- Maintain accurate, complete and correct records, case files as required by State of Maryland and Federal regulations.
- Improving professional growth through an on-going program of reading, workshops, seminars, in-service activities conferences and/or advanced coursework at universities, colleges, institutions of higher education in collaboration for acquiring Certification
- Lead Special Education Teacher for Language/Arts Self Contained 6th and 7th Grader students; developed modified academic program for students having various intellectual and behavioral. (Anne Arundel County Public Schools curriculum)
Middle School Science Teacher
Phoenix Academy Alternative School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Guided, instructed, engaged and interacted with very diverse student body having difficult behavioral disabilities – wide range of disabilities – initially for all grade levels 5th through 12th
- Promoted to Middle School Science Teacher which required introspective capability in determining how to teach basic science principals to distracted and intellectually underdeveloped students – 6th-8th Grade
- Ability to manage extreme misbehaviors at time volatile in a calming and understanding manner
- Ability to maintain student's interest in a difficult area of learning – Science Curriculum through Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
Long Term Substitute – Library/Media Specialist/Teacher Assistant
Baltimore Co Public Schools - Grange Elementary School
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Instructed and engaged students in various topics related to geography, social sciences, health science, and library science – Kindergarten through 5th Grades
- Fulfilled all required and additional duties as Teacher Assistant Grades K-2nd Grades.
- Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans, enhancing students'' critical thinking skills.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
Dance Instructor/Instructional Team Member
Dorchester County Public Schools
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Re-conceptualized STEM to “STEAM” by adding dance instruction as Art component via invitation from program manager; Taught basic dance and choreography to students ages 11-12 in afterschool STEAM program; choreographed and managed student performances
- Guided students awarded by The Maryland State Legislature on their composition of STEAM importance.
- Fostered supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
Instructor Assistant
Dorchester County Public Schools - Sandy Hill Elementary School
09.2012 - 06.2018
- Guided, assisted and interacted with Special Education students in collusion with General Education Students
- Fulfilled diverse multi-level responsibilities, in various areas and classrooms
- Committed to the responsibility of the lead teacher's role in his/her absence fulfilling all duties
- Coordinated all aspects of classroom management and expectations of student with lead teacher.
Special Education Teacher – Long-term Substitute
Dorchester County Public Schools - Sandy Hill Elementary School
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided one-to-one instruction for 6 elementary students with varied special needs – autism, ID, intellectual adverse genetic disorder, developmental delay and orthopedic impairment (2015-2016); and proctored alternative assessments (2016)
- Recorded daily progress journals to be included in students' individual IEP records.
Development Mgr. Assistant/Head Cheerleading Coach
Mercy High School
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Managed and co-developed premier fundraising in excess of $25,000
- Streamlined office operations for enhanced productivity with organized filing systems and task prioritization.
- Increased efficiency by implementing new processes and providing administrative support to management.
- Coached award-winning Mercy Magic Cheer Team.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Baltimore County Public Schools - Dulaney High School, CALS (Communication and Learning Support) Program
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Provided substantial communication and learning support in reading, math, health and physical education to “severely to profound” special needs students (majority Autistic)
- Supervised students' daily community-based instructional (CBI) work trips to local merchants
- Co-produced and choreographed 2011 A Very Special Arts Festival - Oregon Ridge Park.
Assistant Director
Towson University Children's Dance Div.
01.2001 - 11.2007
- Managed community outreach pre-professional, pre-collegiate and recreational dance program for 450-500 students, ages 3-18, from Baltimore County, Baltimore City and surrounding counties
- Provided supervision and scheduling for 26 part-time employees, including payroll, time records and students' dance/genre class schedules; supervised University Dance Ed
- Students as assistant teachers in the program at various levels
- Managed and supervised two annual performances within the parameters of the Towson University Theatre Stephens Hall; additionally, managed and supervised two student TUCDD Summer Dance Camps utilizing university campus inclusive to camp counselors and instructors/accompanists
- Established working partnerships with numerous affiliated University departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University Of Maryland
College Park, MD06.1982
Skills
- Motivation Techniques
- Student Engagement
Community Service
- Sandy Hill Elementary School Pompoms, Head Coach, 8-11, 2016-01-01, 2017-12-31
- STEAM Program Dance/Instructor – Sandy Hill Elementary, Dance/Instructor, 11-13, 2017-01-01, 2019-12-31
- Dance Instructor – Adventist Home for Adolescents, Dance Instructor, 13-17, 2016-01-01, 2017-12-31
- Mercy High School – Cheer Team, Head Coach, 15-18, 2012-01-01, 2015-12-31
- Choreographed Dance Performance for Special Needs DHS Students – A Very Special Arts Festival, Choreographer, 2010-01-01, 2012-12-31
- The Nutcracker - Hippodrome Theatre, Backstage Assistant, 7-18, 2009-01-01, 2013-12-31
- Cockeysville Recreational Council – Cheerleading, Head Coach, 4-6, 1992-01-01, 1996-12-31
- Towson University Children’s Dance Division, Volunteer, 3-18, 1993-01-01, 2007-12-31
- Election Judge/Presidential Elections, 1986-01-01, 2016-12-31
Certification
- Conditional Teaching Certification State of Maryland
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Languages
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Instructor Assistant
Carroll County Public Schools
02.2024 - Current
Middle School Science Teacher
Phoenix Academy Alternative School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Special Education Co-Teacher – Social Studies and Language/Arts – 6th Grade
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
01.2021 - 01.2023
Long Term Substitute – Library/Media Specialist/Teacher Assistant
Baltimore Co Public Schools - Grange Elementary School
09.2018 - 03.2020
Dance Instructor/Instructional Team Member
Dorchester County Public Schools
09.2016 - 06.2018
Special Education Teacher – Long-term Substitute
Dorchester County Public Schools - Sandy Hill Elementary School
09.2015 - 06.2016
Instructor Assistant
Dorchester County Public Schools - Sandy Hill Elementary School
09.2012 - 06.2018
Development Mgr. Assistant/Head Cheerleading Coach
Mercy High School
09.2012 - 06.2014
Special Education Paraprofessional
Baltimore County Public Schools - Dulaney High School, CALS (Communication and Learning Support) Program
08.2010 - 06.2012
Assistant Director
Towson University Children's Dance Div.
01.2001 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University Of Maryland
- Conditional Teaching Certification State of Maryland
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
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