Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Faith Academy School, specializing in reading comprehension and writing. Skilled in fostering a positive classroom environment and enhancing student engagement through innovative teaching strategies. Adept at developing higher-level comprehension skills and promoting vocabulary growth, while building strong relationships with students and colleagues.
Taught reading comprehension, writing, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary to 4th grade students. Planned, organized, and implemented standards that met established curricular guidelines. Assessed and monitored student progress regularly using both formal and informal assessments. Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
Enhanced community awareness of drug-related issues through engaging presentations. Established strong relationships with schools and community groups, expanding the reach of prevention efforts. Equipped students by providing education and building skills to
resist substance use and make healthy choices.
Taught self-contained classes of second graders at O'Rourke Elementary in Mobile, Al and at Alba Elementary in Bayou La Batre, Al. Developed and delivered engaging lessons aligned with curriculum standards, utilizing various teaching strategies, and differentiating instruction to meet diverse student needs. Engaged students in reading activities that promote comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary development. Used phonics instruction to focus on the relationship between letters and sounds. Extended understanding of place value, building fluency with addition and subtraction, developing measurement skills, and exploring shapes.
In 2011, Faith Academy School awarded me as the Elementary Teacher of the Year.