Robert Pruitt
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in curriculum implementation and student engagement, honed at North Little Rock School District. Excelled in fostering critical thinking and boosting cultural awareness, achieving significant improvements in student analytical skills through innovative instructional methods. Skilled in special education and learning assessments, adept at creating inclusive learning environments that cater to diverse student needs. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychology/Sociology Teacher
North Little Rock School District
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Paraprofessional
North Little Rock School District
07.2016 - 09.2020
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Education
Master of Arts - Higher Education
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.2012
MSW - Social Work
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR08.2004
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Standardized Testing
- Learning Assessments
- Instructional Methods
- Learning Style Assessment
- Program Development
- Student Records Management
- Group Instruction
- Special Education
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Psychology/Sociology Teacher
North Little Rock School District
09.2022 - 05.2024
Paraprofessional
North Little Rock School District
07.2016 - 09.2020
Master of Arts - Higher Education
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
MSW - Social Work
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
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