Rhonda Corkins
Stewartsville,MO
Summary
Accomplished teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Stewartsville C
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Provided a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the different needs of students
- Created thoughtful and engaging unit and lesson plans daily
- Participated in creating, revising, administering, and grading assessments
- Kept accurate and organized records of student information
- Provided tutoring to small student groups as required
- Collaborated with colleagues across content areas and grade levels
- Attended and actively participated in all meetings including PLCs, grade-level meetings, and PD sessions
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences as needed, as well as on-going parent communication
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Paraprofessional
Stewartsville C-II
08.2012 - 05.2019
- Provide support to students in handling class assignments
- Help the lead teacher in developing homework guidelines
- Score and record diagnostic tests and assignments
- Guide independent study and handle remedial work set up
- Accompany young students to and from the school bus
- Assist weak students by providing them with extra attention and compassion
- Create and maintain students’ records
Head Start Teacher Assistant
Community Action Partnership
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Prepared classroom materials
- Provided quality learning experiences for young children
- Assisted in the implementation of methods that promote independence, curiosity, and problem solving in young children
- Worked collaboratively with the teacher, family members, and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities
- Guided children’s behavior in positive ways that support total growth and development
- Assisted in record keeping, filing and organization of classroom documents
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Skills
- Class Encouragement
- Quality Assurance
- Safety Awareness
- Virtual Communities
- Student Progress Monitoring
- Sourcing Technologies
- Behavior Modeling
Affiliations
Caring and passionate educator with more than 11 years’ experience as a Special Education Paraprofessional and
Elementary Teacher. Possess a positive attitude and a great ability to build caring relationships with students.
Dedicated to using and finding new strategies for engaging all students.
Certifications
Mo SPED Mild/Moderate Disabilities K-12 and Elementary 1- 6 February 2020
Certification
- Licensed Elementary Teacher and Special Education - [Aug 2020- May 2023]
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Stewartsville C
08.2020 - 05.2023
Paraprofessional
Stewartsville C-II
08.2012 - 05.2019
Head Start Teacher Assistant
Community Action Partnership
08.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
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