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Teresita Higginbottom

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, MO
05-2027

Masters in Education -

University of Missouri – Saint Louis
St Louis, MO
05.2022

Reading Specialist Certification -

University of Missouri – Saint Louis
St Louis, MO
05.2021

Elementary Education -

University Of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
06.2016

Political Science - History Education Major

Talladega College
Talladega, AL
01.1994

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
Teresita Higginbottom