Steven Reaves
Oakland
Summary
Seasoned Teacher with deep understanding of lesson planning, classroom management, and educational technology integration. Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning styles and needs. Strong communicator with a knack for fostering meaningful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Proven track record of creating engaging learning environments and promoting positive student outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Oakland Unified School District Police
Oakland
08.2014 - Current
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
Special Education Teacher
Stars High School
San Leandro
08.2013 - 08.2013
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA05-1988
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
New College of California
San Francisco, CA01-1984
Educational Leadership
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- IEP development
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
- Instructional strategies
- Professional development
- Beginning Dance
- Drama Teacher
Certification
- Multiple Subject Credential
- Cross-Cultural Language Acquisition Development
- Passed the California Subject Examinations for teaching dance
- Passed the California Subject Examinations for teaching English and Drama
Accomplishments
- Department Lead for the Visual and Performing Arts
- Passed the California Subject Examinations for teaching dance
- Passed the California Subject Examinations for teaching English and Drama
- Part of the Instructional Leadership Team
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Oakland Unified School District Police
08.2014 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Stars High School
08.2013 - 08.2013
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of The Pacific
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
New College of California
Educational Leadership
Capella University
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