Terika Davis
Eufaula,AL
Summary
Dynamic elementary school teacher with expertise in lesson planning, classroom management, and student assessment. Committed to fostering collaboration and creating engaging learning environments that inspire critical thinking.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Selma Elementary School
Dothan, Alabama
08.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom activities promoting student collaboration and participation.
- Assessed student progress through regular quizzes and assignments.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and needs.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Collaborated with colleagues to improve instructional strategies and resources.
- Organized educational field trips to enhance hands-on learning experiences.
Middle School Science Teacher
Dothan City Schools
Dothan, Alabama
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Implemented hands-on experiments to stimulate students' interest in science.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of scientific concepts.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and scientific inquiry.
- Organized field trips to local science centers to enrich student learning experiences.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods and provided feedback.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Maintained safe and organized laboratory environment.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary approaches into the curriculum.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents on curriculum development and review.
- Developed new strategies for incorporating current events into the curriculum.
- Created an assessment system to evaluate student progress in the science classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, assessments, grades, and student progress.
- Collaborated with student teachers, specialists and school leaders to give each student best possible education.
Education
Master of Education - Elementary of Education
The University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL 01.2025 - 05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
Alabama A&M University
Normal, AL 08.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
- Lesson development
- Curriculum design
- Instructional strategies
- Classroom management
- Student evaluation
- Instructional technology
- Teacher mentoring
- Parent communication
- Time management
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Master of Education - Elementary of Education
The University of West Alabama
01.2025 - 05.2026
Elementary School Teacher
Selma Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Middle School Science Teacher
Dothan City Schools
08.2020 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
Alabama A&M University
08.2009 - 05.2013