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Shakira Summerville

Summary

Energetic teacher driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

3rd Grade Teacher

Wakefield Elementary
08.2022 - Current
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
  • Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
  • Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, improving overall classroom performance in standardized tests.
  • Integrated social-emotional learning strategies into daily lessons, fostering empathy and emotional intelligence among students.

3rd Grade Teacher

Meadowcliff Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.

Teacher's Assistant

Davis-Baker Preschool
08.2016 - 12.2019
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.

Teacher

Freedom School
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.

Education

Master of Arts - Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR
12.2019

Skills

  • Positive Interactions
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Expectation Management
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Class Engagement
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Remote Assistance
  • Collaborative Environments

Personal Information

Title: Teacher

Timeline

3rd Grade Teacher

Wakefield Elementary
08.2022 - Current

3rd Grade Teacher

Meadowcliff Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2022

Teacher's Assistant

Davis-Baker Preschool
08.2016 - 12.2019

Teacher

Freedom School
06.2016 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies

Henderson State University

Master of Arts - Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

Henderson State University
Shakira Summerville