Nora Woodson
South Gate,CA
Summary
Seeking position as a Motivated Elementary School Teacher with experience in guiding students with proven teaching methods and positive interactions. Enthusiastic about helping students understand subject materials and educating on social and general learning skills. Kind and caring attitude when communicating with children. Focused Educator passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. 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. Energetic Academic professional driven to promote student learning outcomes through engaging curriculum and innovative teaching techniques. Well-versed in coordinating in-class instruction, activities and exams to reinforce core concepts and gauge student comprehension. Attentive to individual student requirements with expertise in adapting to varied learning modalities. Encouraging Elementary School Teacher skilled in assignment supervision, test administration and student support.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher- 2nd and 3rd Grade
Compton Unified School District
01.2002 - Current
- Work with administration and other educators in staff development
- Implement English Language Teaching through SDAIE/Universal Access for CELDT levels one through five using ELD programs
- Assess student learning through district, state, and teacher assessments
- Plan instruction and design lesson delivery that accommodates all student experiences
- Perform formal and informal observations of students for modification of instruction to tailor to each student's individual need
- Participate in IEP and SST meetings for student intervention
- Teach and oversee the building of positive character development in students (P.B.I.S.)
- Provide education in culture sensitivity
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Provided guidance for students in developing problem-solving skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
- Tutored individual students after school hours as needed.
- Promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect between teachers and students.
- Served as mentor for new teachers in the department.
- Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
Paraprofessional
Bryson Avenue School/ L.A.U.S.D.
South Gate, Ca.
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Worked with small groups of children
- Assisted them with Reading, Writing, and Math
- Supervised children during outdoor recreational play as well as lunch
- Was in charge of after-school program, which consisted of supervising children at play until departure while teaching them sports
- In charge of Science Lab for short term that consisted of ordering science experiment items as well as working in small groups with children while conducting science experiments
- Provided after-school tutoring for Boyscouts at Bryson Elementary site
- Served as motor skills instructor
- Assisted school coordinators at time of testing
- Developed and adjusted a style of teaching while working on an individual basis with children.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
Education
Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with CLAD Emphasis -
National University
01.2004
Bachelor of Arts/ Psychology 06/01 -
National University
Completion of General Education -
Cerritos College
High School Diploma -
South Gate High School
Skills
- Able to provide assistance
- Caring and positive manner
- Fast learner
- Dedicated
- Creative
- Positively energetic
- Believe in teamwork
- Open to different ideas
- Develop as a professional educator related to duties and responsibilities
- Create and maintain an effective learning environment for all student learning
- Special Education
- Play-Based Learning
- Multimedia instruction
- Standardized tests
- Safety awareness
- Elementary Education
- Materials sourcing
- Field Trip Organization
- Student Counseling
- Student Records Management
- Child Development
- Proficient in [Software]
- Classroom Management
- Problem-solving skills
- Compliance standards
- Organizational Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
Computer Literacy
Dell, Gateway, Apple's PowerMac, Apple's Performa Macintosh, HP, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office and Home, Microsoft Home Vista, Adobe Acrobat, a variety of antivirus software, Microsoft Office and Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Microsoft Publisher, MSLanguages, Outlook, Microsoft Works Spreadsheet, MS Works Processor, Peachtree Accounting, ClarisWorks, Print Shop Deluxe, Waterford Language Development Computer Program for students, a variety of photo imaging programs, Experienced and knowledgeable with internet research and retrieval, and correct use of information., Some experience in finding and extracting/quarantining minimal viruses and Trojan horses.
References
Available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Music
- Exercising
- Sports activities
- Singing
- Reading
- Participate as active member of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa
- Volunteer for "Dolls N' Toys" Christmas Charity Drive for children
- Houghton Mifflin Core Subject Programming
- Aries Grading, Attendance, etc
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher- 2nd and 3rd Grade
Compton Unified School District
01.2002 - Current
Paraprofessional
Bryson Avenue School/ L.A.U.S.D.
01.1996 - 01.1999
Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with CLAD Emphasis -
National University
Bachelor of Arts/ Psychology 06/01 -
National University
Completion of General Education -
Cerritos College
High School Diploma -
South Gate High School
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