Energetic Academic professional driven to promote student learning outcomes through engaging curriculum and innovative teaching techniques. Well-versed in coordinating in-class instruction, activities and exams to reinforce core concepts and gauge student comprehension. Attentive to individual student requirements with expertise in adapting to varied learning modalities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Cross Country Education/Animo Legacy Charter
03.2022 - Current
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Taught diverse subjects for grades K-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Elementary School Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
06.2003 - 04.2020
Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation.
Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
Delivered reading and writing experiences to students commensurate with respective stages of development.
Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
Created collaborative environment in classroom where students worked together to support everyone's learning.
Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and educational changes.
Effectively handled challenging classroom behaviors by establisjhing clear expectationsfor behavior within the school environment. The behaviors fell into three categories: Safety, Kindness, Resposiboility.
Adapted and modified lessons to meet student academic needs.
Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment, using Rigorous Curriculum Development.
Embraced teaching children of diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Provided before and after school tutoring for students needing extra help.
Invited guest speakers to classroom to excite and engage students.
Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
Elementary School Teacher
Osceola County School District
06.1999 - 06.2003
Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
Organized supplies, including art and musical resources, to foster creative and welcoming classroom environment.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Stetson University
DeLand, FL
05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education : Science&Social Studies
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
05.1999
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School,
Clinton, MS
05.1994
Skills
Multimedia instruction
Materials sourcing
Field trip organization
Critical thinking
Decision-making
Team management
Multitasking
MS Office
Parental communication
Curriculum development
Behavior management
Compliance standards
Planning
Google Drive
Personnel Management
Learning Assessments
Student Needs Assessments
Cultural Awareness
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Cross Country Education/Animo Legacy Charter
03.2022 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
06.2003 - 04.2020
Elementary School Teacher
Osceola County School District
06.1999 - 06.2003
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Stetson University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education : Science&Social Studies
Mississippi State University
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School,
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