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Rhonda Norwood

Sicklerville,NJ

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Third Grade Teacher

Camden City Public Schools
09.2020 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans that align with curriculum standards.
  • Employed a variety of teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student participation and collaboration.
  • Integrated technology into lessons to support interactive learning experiences.
  • Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, providing targeted feedback.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that enrich student understanding.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain focus and discipline among students.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and methodologies.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive instructional approach across grade level teams.
  • Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, improving overall classroom performance in standardized tests.
  • Established strong parent-teacher relationships to ensure open lines of communication regarding student progress and needs.
  • 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.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

Newark Public Schools
09.1999 - 06.2020
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student academic progress.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of core subjects.
  • Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, ensuring accurate reporting.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
  • Mentored new teachers in classroom management techniques and instructional best practices.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child''s education and fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
  • Provided personalized feedback on assignments, enabling students to improve their understanding and performance in key subject areas.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to differentiate lessons according to individual student needs, ensuring academic growth for all learners.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, safety initiatives, or community outreach programs contributing positively to the overall school environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for improved focus and productivity.
  • Improved student reading comprehension through targeted literacy strategies and guided practice sessions.
  • Boosted student engagement by creating a positive classroom environment that fostered collaboration and respect.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced important concepts across multiple subjects.
  • Enhanced student learning by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials, catering to individual learning styles.
  • Implemented effective assessment strategies for ongoing monitoring of student progress, adjusting instruction as needed to support success.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends, enhancing instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Developed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and real-life connections, promoting critical thinking skills.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.

Education

Master of Arts -

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
04-2012

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Kean University
Union, NJ
05-1999

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management

Affiliations

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated

Timeline

Third Grade Teacher

Camden City Public Schools
09.2020 - Current

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

Newark Public Schools
09.1999 - 06.2020

Master of Arts -

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Kean University

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