Scottkara Waters
New Castle,DE
Summary
Proven educator with a track record of fostering student growth at Christina School District, adept in curriculum implementation (hard skill) and group instruction (soft skill). Excelled in creating engaging learning environments, evidenced by a significant improvement in student outcomes. Specializes in personalized and small group support, ensuring safety and promoting emotional and social development. 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
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Christina School District
10.2023 - Current
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Paraprofessional
Colonial School District - New Castle De
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
Paraprofessional
Kuumba Academy Charter School
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Paraprofessional
Delaware College Preparatory Academy
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Teacher's Assistant
KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2012 - 08.2014
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Summer Camp Counselor/ After School Teacher
Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center
06.2006 - 08.2008
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Care Education (Birth-2nd Grade)
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05.2015
High School Diploma -
Delcastle Technical High School
Wilmington05.2009
Skills
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
Timeline
Teacher
Christina School District
10.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Colonial School District - New Castle De
08.2020 - 06.2023
Paraprofessional
Kuumba Academy Charter School
08.2017 - 06.2020
Paraprofessional
Delaware College Preparatory Academy
08.2014 - 06.2017
Teacher's Assistant
KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2012 - 08.2014
Summer Camp Counselor/ After School Teacher
Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center
06.2006 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Early Care Education (Birth-2nd Grade)
Wilmington University
High School Diploma -
Delcastle Technical High School
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