Doretha Selby-Diggs
Newport News,VA
Summary
Creative Elementary Teacher develops hands-on curriculum in alignment with diverse learning styles and abilities. Flexible and resourceful with expertise adapting to changing trends and needs. Promotes intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of students.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher-2nd Grade
Aberdeen Elementary School
Hampton, VA
08.2023 - Current
- It has improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
Learning Recovery Facilitator
Aberdeen Elementary School
Hampton, VA
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Graded projects, exams, and assignments are used to track student progression.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social, and emotional development.
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students utilizing awide variety of innovative teaching aids and motivational and implementation strategies.
Building Overseer
Marine Hydraulics International
Norfolk, VA
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations, and productivity.
Program Director
Queens House Group
Virginia Beach, VA
02.2009 - 08.2013
- Oversaw administrative support staff to facilitate day-to-day program activities.
- Managed program operations and provided strategic leadership for workers.
Program Facilitator for SOL
Petersburg Public Schools
Petersburg, VA
09.2008 - 06.2009
- Trained staff and developed programs and strategies to increase the students' success rate on their SOLs.
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Alpha Beta Cappa Christian Academy
Chesapeake, VA
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
Teacher -3rd Grade
City Of Virginia Beach Public Schools
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2004 - 06.2008
- Graded projects, exams, and assignments are used to track student progression.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social, and emotional development.
- Created and enforced a child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Norfolk City Public Schools
Norfolk, VA
08.1998 - 06.2004
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
Education
Master of Education -
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA01-2009
Bachelor of Science -
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA12-2003
High School Diploma -
Salem High School
Virginia Beach, VA06-1991
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Special Education
- Standardized tests
- Elementary Education
- Materials sourcing
- Multimedia instruction
- Student Records Management
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Organizational Skills
- Student Counseling
Professional Development Initiatives
- IEP's and State Standards
- Cooperative Learning
- Instructional management in the differentiated areas of learning
Timeline
Teacher-2nd Grade
Aberdeen Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Learning Recovery Facilitator
Aberdeen Elementary School
04.2022 - 06.2023
Building Overseer
Marine Hydraulics International
08.2019 - 06.2021
Program Director
Queens House Group
02.2009 - 08.2013
Program Facilitator for SOL
Petersburg Public Schools
09.2008 - 06.2009
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Alpha Beta Cappa Christian Academy
08.2008 - 06.2009
Teacher -3rd Grade
City Of Virginia Beach Public Schools
09.2004 - 06.2008
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Norfolk City Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2004
Master of Education -
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Science -
Norfolk State University
High School Diploma -
Salem High School
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