Teresita Higginbottom
Sunset Hills,MO
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Wilkinson Early Childhood Center, adept in fostering students' social, emotional, and academic growth. Excelled in differentiated instruction and integrating technology to enhance learning. As a LETRS-trained reading specialist and proficient in Microsoft Office, I significantly contribute to curriculum development and student success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Wilkinson Early Childhood Center
01.2016 - Current
- Development of Social and Emotional Skills for First Grade students
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
- Prepared objectives and outline for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or state or school requirements
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
- Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests
- Differentiated instruction daily within multiple groups to attain student achievement of goals and standards based on where they are currently
Summer School Teacher
Hoech Middle School
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Teach critical reading comprehension and writing skills from 'Chocolatina' and 'Frindle'
- Designed lesson plans addressing the needs and concerns of incoming and continuing middle school students
- Implemented a learning service activity for our summer academy
- Encourages discussion of class material to promote critical thinking
- Planned and conducted hands-on activities to provide students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate
- Applying the constructivism theory in all lessons to promote higher order of thinking and problem solving skills
ESOL Teacher
Ritenour International Welcome Center
02.2014 - 05.2016
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
- Prepared objectives and outline for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or state or school requirements
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
- Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests
- Differentiated instruction daily within multiple groups to attain student achievement of goals and standards based on where they are currently
3rd Grade Teacher
Du Duello Elementary
Wentzville, MO
01.2009 - 12.2013
- Responsible for using district curriculum in math (Math in Focus, Singapore Math), Lucy Caulkins reading and writing lessons for a diverse student population, Including students with severe developmental skills, autism and other developmental deficiencies
Education
Doctorate of Education -
University of Missouri – Saint Louis
St Louis, MO05-2027
Masters in Education -
University of Missouri – Saint Louis
St Louis, MO05.2022
Reading Specialist Certification -
University of Missouri – Saint Louis
St Louis, MO05.2021
Elementary Education -
University Of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06.2016
Political Science - History Education Major
Talladega College
Talladega, AL01.1994
Skills
- Interim Learning Associate Mentor (10/01/22 - Present)
- Response to Intervention Coach (2015 - Present)
- Member of Mathematics Educators of Greater St Louis (MEGSL)
- Member of Missouri Literacy Association (2018 - Present)
- LETRS Trained Reading Specialist
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word), Smart Notebook, and Google Docs and sheets
- AWANA Youth Coordinator (3rd -5th grade) (2003 - Present)
Accomplishments
- Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Member of National Honors Society
- Member of Kappa Delta Pi
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Summer School Teacher
Hoech Middle School
05.2016 - 07.2016
First Grade Teacher
Wilkinson Early Childhood Center
01.2016 - Current
ESOL Teacher
Ritenour International Welcome Center
02.2014 - 05.2016
3rd Grade Teacher
Du Duello Elementary
01.2009 - 12.2013
Doctorate of Education -
University of Missouri – Saint Louis
Masters in Education -
University of Missouri – Saint Louis
Reading Specialist Certification -
University of Missouri – Saint Louis
Elementary Education -
University Of Phoenix
Political Science - History Education Major
Talladega College
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