Teena Watson
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Accomplished educator with experience at Briarwood Christian School and Jefferson County-Concord Elementary, recognized for exceptional student engagement and collaborative teaching. Spearheaded innovative project-based learning and after-school programs, enhancing growth in language arts and drama. Holds a track record of winning grants and serving on curriculum committees, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Fifth Grade Teacher
Briarwood Christian School
08.2018 - Current
- Has served as grade chair for the past 3 years
- Was awarded the Certificate of Professional Excellence
- Developed and implemented multiple project based learning units to support growth in language arts
- Served on the committee to pick a new math curriculum
Taekwondo Instructor
Tiger Rock Martial Arts
09.2011 - 04.2017
- Taught 1st- 5th graders in after-school taekwondo clubs during the school year at Deer Valley Elementary, Rocky Ridge Elementary, South Shades Crest Elementary, and Trace Crossings Elementary
Third and Fifth Grade Teacher
Jefferson County- Concord Elementary
08.1998 - 05.2004
- Earned National Board Certification-Elementary Education-expired
- Started first after school drama club for 3rd-5th graders
- Wrote and won 2 grants, one for the classroom and the other for drama club
- Was voted Second Mile Teacher, later titled Teacher of the Year
- Served on a committee to pick new math curriculum
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL05-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, AL05-1998
Skills
- Student engagement
- Strong communication skills
- Collaborative teaching
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Public speaking confidence
- Project based learning
- Problem-solving skills
Timeline
Fifth Grade Teacher
Briarwood Christian School
08.2018 - Current
Taekwondo Instructor
Tiger Rock Martial Arts
09.2011 - 04.2017
Third and Fifth Grade Teacher
Jefferson County- Concord Elementary
08.1998 - 05.2004
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Alabama At Huntsville
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