Robert Mayer
San Leandro,CA
Summary
- Educational Leader Committed to Excellence
- Motivator
- Results-Oriented Dedicated and student-focused educational leader with 16 years of hands-on classroom expertise. Committed to building a cohesive and positive school community, where the ultimate goals are creating an engaging learning environment for all students by implementing instructional strategies and incorporating real-world application. Demonstrated ability to develop comprehensive curriculum aligned to the Common Core Standards, lead and collaborate with teachers, and locate invaluable resources to build an award-winning educational program. Enthusiastic. Aptitude to remain flexible, ensuring that every child’s learning style and abilities are addressed. Enthusiastic educator with excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and leadership skills to foster meaningful relationships within the school community.
Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
General Education Teacher
Martin Luther King Elementary School
Richmond, CA
08.2017 - Current
- Provided exceptional education to a diverse group of 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th grade students
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans that actively engaged students, demonstrated real world connections, and reinforced a growth mindset
- Implemented instructional strategies that utilized students’ linguistic and cultural assets to improve engagement and grade levels
- Administered formal and informal assessments to track student progress
- Monitored individual progress and provided targeted and timely interventions
- Taught Student Accelerated Reading Program and increased students’ participation in reading exercises to 70%
- Implemented an applied three Social Emotional Education program which increased students’ ability to initiate tasks independently
- Attendance increased to 96% from 81% in daily attendance averages
- These programs also, decreased suspensions and behavior problems by 40%
- Encouraged students to learn about their cultural heritage by creating a series of family tree lessons
- Enriched students’ learning environments by incorporating short history, art and literature lessons into original curriculums
- Administered formal reading assessments at the end of the year – all students completed the year reading at- or above grade level.
6th Grade Teacher
Grant Elementary School
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Provided exceptional education to a diverse group of 6th grade students
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans that actively engaged students, demonstrated real world connections, and reinforced a growth mindset
- Implemented instructional strategies that utilized students’ linguistic and cultural assets to improve engagement and grade levels
- Administered formal and informal assessments to track student progress
- Monitored individual progress and provided targeted and timely interventions.
1st, 3rd, 4th Grade Teacher
Stege Elementary School
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Provided exceptional education to a diverse group of 1st, 3rd, and 4th grade students
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans that actively engaged students, demonstrated real world connections, and reinforced a growth mindset
- Implemented instructional strategies that utilized students’ linguistic and cultural assets to improve engagement and grade levels
- Administered formal and informal assessments to track student progress
- Monitored individual progress and provided targeted and timely interventions.
4th Grade Teacher
Hanna Ranch Elementary School
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Provided exceptional education to a diverse group of 4th grade students
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans that actively engaged students, demonstrated real world connections, and reinforced a growth mindset
- Implemented instructional strategies that utilized students’ linguistic and cultural assets to improve engagement and grade levels
- Administered formal and informal assessments to track student progress
- Monitored individual progress and provided targeted and timely interventions.
Substitute Teacher
New Haven Unified School District
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Assisted with classroom instruction in the absence of the lead teacher
- Performed all the jobs of a regular teacher including handling lessons, sticking to routine, maintaining discipline, and ensuring that classroom supplies are aplenty.
Education
Preliminary Administrative Services (Tier I) Credential/Certificate of Eligibility -
Multiple Subject Teacher Credential - undefined
Bachelor of Arts Liberal Studies - undefined
01.2005
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Teacher Mentoring & Development
- Individualized Education Programs
- Educational Materials Review
- Mission Statements
- Data Management
- Parent Communication
- Community Involvement
- Curriculum Planning
- Student Discipline
- Project-based learning
- Literacy development
- Student Engagement
- Response-to-intervention understanding
- Student Support
- Learning Assessments
Professional Development
- 3-6 Grade Teachers Making Sense of Math and Persevering to Solve Problems, 2018
- Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), 2016
- Teachers without Borders, implementing the Arts into the curriculum, 2014
- Restorative and Traumatic Induce Practices (RTIPS), 2014
- Certified Guided Language Acquisition Development, 2014
- Toolbox Social Emotional Education Certified, Toolbox Project, 2012
- West Contra Costa Unified School District English Language Development Certified, 2010
- Treasures English Language Arts Professional Development, WCCUSD, 2010
- Mindful Life Educator, Mindful Life Project, 2010
- Everyday Math Professional Develop for curriculum WCCUSD, 2008
Accomplishments
● 1st-6th Grade Teachers Making Sense of Math and Persevering to Solve Problems, 2018
● Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), 2016
● Teachers without Borders, implementing the Arts into the curriculum, 2014
● Restorative and Traumatic Induce Practices (RTIPS), 2014
● Certified Guided Language Acquisition Development, 2014
● Toolbox Social Emotional Education Certified, Toolbox Project, 2012
● West Contra Costa Unified School District English Language Development Certified, 2010
● Treasures English Language Arts Professional Development, WCCUSD, 2010
● Mindful Life Educator, Mindful Life Project, 2010
● Everyday Math Professional Develop for curriculum WCCUSD, 2008
Additional Information
● School Site Council (2010-Present), Chairman 2008-2024
● No Place for Hate Chairman (2015-2017)
● Student Support Team (2010-2024)
● Culture and Climate Committee
Timeline
General Education Teacher
Martin Luther King Elementary School
08.2017 - Current
6th Grade Teacher
Grant Elementary School
01.2014 - 01.2017
1st, 3rd, 4th Grade Teacher
Stege Elementary School
01.2009 - 01.2014
4th Grade Teacher
Hanna Ranch Elementary School
01.2008 - 01.2009
Substitute Teacher
New Haven Unified School District
01.2007 - 01.2008
Preliminary Administrative Services (Tier I) Credential/Certificate of Eligibility -
Multiple Subject Teacher Credential - undefined
Bachelor of Arts Liberal Studies - undefined
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