Stephanie Perkins
Mesquite,TX
Summary
Dynamic ELAR educator with proven expertise in instructional strategies and special needs support, honed at Dallas Independent School District. Excelled in creating engaging lesson plans and fostering literacy skills, significantly enhancing student learning experiences. Demonstrates exceptional team collaboration and classroom management, ensuring personalized and inclusive education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade ELAR Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Teacher Intern
Uplift Education Primary
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Elementary
Dallas College
Dallas, TX05-2023
Skills
- Independent research
- Special needs support
- Instructional strategies
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Project-based learning
- Writing instruction
- Reading comprehension
- Problem-solving skills
- Student assessments
- Teaching strategies
- Hands-on learning
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Literacy skills
- Individualized instruction
- Lesson plan implementation
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
4th Grade ELAR Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
07.2023 - Current
Teacher Intern
Uplift Education Primary
07.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Elementary
Dallas College
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