Passionate teacher dedicated to creating, implementing and assessing instruction to meet student needs. Design and plan daily unit lessons and motivate and manage classes of up to thirty students. Energetic and hardworking individual with excellent communication and organizational abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Private Tutor
7th/8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
George T. Wilkins Jr. High School
Justice, IL
08.2017 - Current
Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and newsletters.
Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Engaged in the school improvement leadership committee
Mentored teachers through their first years of teaching middle school English Language Arts.
Planned and differentiated lessons for diverse learners.
Utilized and integrated multi methods of technology in my lessons.
Implemented various teaching methods to a diverse student body.
SAT Prep Sponsor
Argo Community High School
Summit, IL
01.2021 - 03.2021
Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Palos Hills, IL
06.2015 - 01.2016
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.