Teresa Alder
Waxhaw,NC
Summary
Dedicated First Grade Teacher at Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School, adept in classroom management and phonics instruction. Excelled in fostering student academic and social-emotional growth, achieving notable improvements in reading comprehension. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and technology-based instruction, I effectively tailored education to individual needs, enhancing learning outcomes and parental involvement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Increased parent involvement in their child''s education by conducting regular parent-teacher conferences and providing resources for at-home learning support.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning activities and group projects.
- Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects such as math, science, and social studies.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Instrustional Assistant
Endhaven Elementary
03.2021 - 06.2024
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
Airline Customer Service Agent
United Airlines
02.1999 - 02.2020
- Provided exceptional customer service with empathetic listening and effective problem-solving skills.
- Managed passenger boarding process, maintaining orderliness and timeliness during busy periods.
- Kept up-to-date on flight schedules to provide accurate information for travelers seeking assistance.
- Handled escalated customer complaints professionally, implementing solutions that addressed concerns adequately.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of New York At Brockport
Brockport, NYCertification in Elementary Education - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12-2023
Skills
- Classroom management
- Phonics instruction
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Individualized education plans
- Behavior modeling
- Technology-based instruction
- Time management
Certification
- Elementary Education Certification - [State] Department of Education.
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Instrustional Assistant
Endhaven Elementary
03.2021 - 06.2024
Airline Customer Service Agent
United Airlines
02.1999 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science -
University of New York At Brockport
Certification in Elementary Education - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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