Saundejia Connors
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Waco,TX
Summary
Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for a collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Waco ISD
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Ability to create and maintain a positive, respectful, and organized classroom environment.
- Skilled in setting clear expectations, handling disruptive behaviors, and keeping students engaged and focused.
- Ability to explain complex concepts in simple, understandable terms appropriate for 5th-grade learners.
- Patience to work with children at various developmental stages, addressing different learning needs and behavior
Elementary School Teacher
Waco ISD
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Ability to create and maintain a positive, respectful, and organized classroom environment.
- Skilled in setting clear expectations, handling disruptive behaviors, and keeping students engaged and focused.
- Ability to explain complex concepts in simple, understandable terms appropriate for 2nd-grade learners.
- Patience to work with children at various developmental stages, addressing different learning needs and behavior
Kindergarten Teacher
Crestview Elementary School
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
- Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
- Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
- Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
Tutor
Sylvan Learning Center
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Create robust learning experiences for students as well as evaluating student progress on each assignment
- Prepares for each instructional session; gathers and prepares materials as appropriate
- Greets students and initiates instruction to personally engage each student
- Manages students, tasks and time to create a balanced and robust instructional session
- Evaluates and records the progress of each student on their program assignment
- Uses praise and encouragement to ensure students are engaged and inspired to learn
- Manages the conclusion of each instructional session and manages the completion of learning log and transition activities; supports procedures to ensure student safety and well-being.
- Attends periodic staff meetings and completes ongoing training as needed.
Special Education Paraprofessional Co Teach
River Valley Intermediate School
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Collaborate with students, parents and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
- Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
- Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
- Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
Advisor - Forensics
Envision Experience
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Exceptional consultative sales skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient knowledge in MS Office products: Outlook, Word and Excel; and ability to learn additional computer products to support business needs
- Strong keyboarding and computer skills
- Ability to work in professional work environment
- Demonstrated initiative
- Extremely customer oriented and a team player
- Solid customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multi task
Instructional Aide
Tennyson Middle School
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Provide direct instruction of students under direct supervision of teacher.
- Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
- Assist in classroom management.
- Conduct parent involvement activities.
- Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays and administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
- Help maintain neat and orderly classroom, keep inventory, care, maintenance of equipment, and help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
- Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty and Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
- Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned and perform other duties as assigned
Alumni Calling Telecommunications Specialist
Baldwin Wallace University
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Speaking with over 12,000 Alumni - raising over $5,000 for Baldwin Wallace students
- Talking to alumni about resources on campus
Internship
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Created and conducted kid friendly activities for group therapy and music therapy sessions
- Worked with children on pronunciation of different words
- Stocked fluoride treatment supplies used by medical staff
Camp Counselor
The Character Center
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Provided daily classroom support to day camp teachers, handling duties assigned to a paraprofessional in the classroom.
- Interacted with children and adults to provide information and instruction, as assigned.
- Assisted teachers in meeting physical, psychological, nutritional, and spiritual needs.
- Supervised structured play during break times.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01-2021
Bachelor - Communication Sciences & Disorders
Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH05-2018
High School Diploma -
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Developmental Research High School
05-2014
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Oral communication
- Instructional technology
- Project-based learning
- Multitasking and organization
- Child development
- Curriculum development
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
- CLEARANCES: ACT 33 (Child Abuse) / ACT 34 (Criminal History) / ACT 114 (FBI)
- Elementary education
- Standardized tests
- Multimedia instruction
- Safety awareness
Certification
- Teacher Certification License - 04/02/2023-10/23/2034
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Accomplishments
- Reached out to community to gather donations of materials and supplies for needy students.
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
- Improved test scores by 86% by reworking approach.
- Oversaw 28 students per class.
- Taught 320 students over 5 years.
- Documented and resolved low reading and math scores which led to increase in student academic performance.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved 78% increase in math scores by completing math interventions daily with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Work Availability
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Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsTimeline
Elementary School Teacher
Waco ISD
05.2024 - 07.2025
Elementary School Teacher
Waco ISD
10.2023 - 05.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
Crestview Elementary School
05.2022 - 05.2023
Tutor
Sylvan Learning Center
04.2022 - 05.2022
Special Education Paraprofessional Co Teach
River Valley Intermediate School
10.2019 - 10.2020
Advisor - Forensics
Envision Experience
06.2019 - 09.2019
Instructional Aide
Tennyson Middle School
02.2019 - 08.2019
Internship
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
05.2017 - 07.2017
Alumni Calling Telecommunications Specialist
Baldwin Wallace University
03.2016 - 05.2018
Camp Counselor
The Character Center
06.2014 - 08.2014
Master of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor - Communication Sciences & Disorders
Baldwin Wallace University
High School Diploma -
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Developmental Research High School
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