Shernet Dunbar
Third Grade Teacher
Woodridge,Virginia
Summary
Upbeat Job Title devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Accomplished Job title successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Energetic Job Title driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles. High-energy classroom teacher offers knowledge and abilities to new position dedicated to helping all students. Skilled in activity coordination, student assessment and record keeping. Persistent in uncovering and meeting individual student needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
Virginia
08.2023 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for students requiring additional support, increasing academic achievement across all subjects.
- Enhanced students'' reading comprehension by incorporating diverse literary genres and fostering group discussions.
- Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, improving overall classroom performance in standardized tests.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Ministry Of Education, Arts & Culture
Jamaica
09.2005 - 07.2023
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts In Education - Education
Weatern Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC08.2010
Diploma In Teaching - Primary Education
ST. JOSEPH'S TEACHERS' COLLEGE
16 OLD HOPE ROAD, KINGSTON, JAMAICA 05.2002
Skills
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
Ministry Of Education, Arts & Culture
09.2005 - 07.2023
Bachelor Of Arts In Education - Education
Weatern Carolina University
Diploma In Teaching - Primary Education
ST. JOSEPH'S TEACHERS' COLLEGE
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