Rashana Mitchell
Elementary School Teacher
Spring,TX
Summary
Entry-level teaching professional with solid multitasking, time management, behavioral management, and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Familiar with different instructional approaches and technology options used in elementary classrooms. Knowledgeable about curricula, lesson planning and individual student mentoring approaches.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Student Teaching
Houston Independent School District
Houston, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Helped teachers decorate and organize classrooms with age-specific decor and organization prior to classes starting.
- Met with parents to discuss student behaviors and needs.
2nd Grade
Sanchez Elementary
Houston, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Provide intervention in reading, working one-on-one with second grade students
- Use Writers Workshop in small group tutoring and Guided Reading to assist students with?
- Prepared and taught week lessons with hands-on activities, utilizing all senses to engage students’ learning
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
4th Grade
Helms Elementary
Houston, TX
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Instructed 64 students in math concepts; planned and implementing engaging math stations
- Collaborated with lead teacher in daily lessons to achieve educational objectives
- Observations
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Second/ Fourth Grade
Clark Elementary
Houston, TX
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Observed a 1st grade class to learn appropriate skills and how to align lessons to the required curriculum.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Scholarships
The National Society, Collegiate Scholars
05.2019
School Teacher
K/ After, The School for Creative Learning
Houston, Tx
09.2018 - 01.2022
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Delivered audio-visual presentations on platforms such as PowerPoint, Prezi and Google Slides.
- Developed innovative and diverse methods for teaching children aged 2 to 7 using technology integration and experimental learning.
School Coordinator
Northwood Montessori School
Houston, TX
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Observed teachers in classroom environments to assess performance and identify areas of improvement.
- Oversaw morning welcome and afternoon departure to maintain visibility and connections with parents.
- Backed up staff by assisting with difficult behavioral situations.
- Organized classroom resources and lesson supplies for teachers.
Teacher/Night Manager/ Classroom Organizer
Candyland Daycare
Houston, TX
04.2012 - 10.2015
- Created nightly shift task lists to assign duties to each employee.
- Prepared nightly deposits by accurately counting cash, filling out deposit slips, and securing deposit in vault.
- Conducted nightly inventory management procedures to track sales and stock levels.
- Organized shift meetings to communicate and resolve issues for night operations.
Camp Assistant Director, Pre-K Teacher, School Teacher
After, Thomas B. Davis, YMCA
Memphis, TN
08.2004 - 12.2012
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
Head Start Teacher Assistant
Scharff YMCA
Memphis, TN
08.2004 - 06.2006
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
Education
B.S - Science Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 09.2021 - Current
Associate of Arts - Education
Lone Star College System
Spring, TX 08.2019 - 06.2021
Skills
Individualized support
undefinedTimeline
Student Teaching
Houston Independent School District
01.2022 - Current
2nd Grade
Sanchez Elementary
01.2022 - Current
4th Grade
Helms Elementary
09.2021 - 01.2022
B.S - Science Education
Texas Tech University
09.2021 - Current
Associate of Arts - Education
Lone Star College System
08.2019 - 06.2021
Second/ Fourth Grade
Clark Elementary
07.2019 - 08.2022
Scholarships
The National Society, Collegiate Scholars
05.2019
School Coordinator
Northwood Montessori School
03.2019 - 01.2020
School Teacher
K/ After, The School for Creative Learning
09.2018 - 01.2022
Teacher/Night Manager/ Classroom Organizer
Candyland Daycare
04.2012 - 10.2015
Camp Assistant Director, Pre-K Teacher, School Teacher
After, Thomas B. Davis, YMCA
08.2004 - 12.2012
Head Start Teacher Assistant
Scharff YMCA
08.2004 - 06.2006
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