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Rhonda Francis

Dumas

Summary

Professional teacher with history of creating and implementing comprehensive lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles. Known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving educational milestones through adaptive teaching methods. Demonstrates reliability and flexibility to meet changing classroom needs while maintaining strong organizational and communication skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Dalhart Independent School District
08.2014 - Current
  • Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual, and social development.
  • Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
  • Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

Abilene Independent School District
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • Boosted student engagement by creating a positive classroom environment that fostered collaboration and respect.
  • Implemented effective assessment strategies for ongoing monitoring of student progress, adjusting instruction as needed to support success.

Teaching Assistant for Deaf and Hearing Impaired

Amarillo ISD
08.2007 - 08.2015


  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Communicated with students and gave teacher instructions with sign language.


Education

Bachelor of Science - General Studies/Education Focus

West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX
05-2014

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
08-2012

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Classroom management
  • Assessment strategies
  • Effective Sign Language Communicator

Certification

  • EC-6 Texas Teaching Certificate
  • Reading Academy Certificate
  • ESL Certified

Timeline

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

Abilene Independent School District
09.2019 - 09.2020

Teacher

Dalhart Independent School District
08.2014 - Current

Teaching Assistant for Deaf and Hearing Impaired

Amarillo ISD
08.2007 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - General Studies/Education Focus

West Texas A&M University

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Amarillo College
Rhonda Francis