Terri Judah
Carlsbad,NM
Summary
Dedicated Kindergarten Teacher with a strong focus on curriculum creation and student engagement. Proven ability to implement differentiated instruction, fostering a positive learning environment that supports diverse learning needs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Carlsbad Municipal School District
Carlsbad, NM
01.1999 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting social and emotional growth.
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development and achievement.
- Assessed student progress through observations and tailored instructional methods accordingly.
- Organized educational activities integrating art, music, and hands-on experiences for holistic learning.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and curriculum delivery.
- Led community outreach programs to enhance parental involvement in education initiatives.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for special needs children.
- Improved learning with well-prepared lesson plans that cater to various learning styles and needs.
- Facilitated individualized learning plans for students with special needs, ensuring their successful integration into classroom.
- Organized field trips to local museums and cultural sites, enhancing students' understanding of their community and wider world.
- Fostered safe and welcoming classroom atmosphere, enabling students to feel valued and heard.
- Initiated school garden project to teach students about nature, responsibility, and basics of science.
- Strengthened students' problem-solving abilities with integration of thematic units that require critical thinking.
- Provided regular feedback to parents on their child's progress and areas for improvement through detailed report cards and parent-teacher conferences.
- Increased students' vocabulary and language skills with daily interactive language games.
- Enhanced classroom behavior through implementation of positive reinforcement strategy, leading to more conducive learning environment.
- Developed and implemented multicultural curriculum, promoting inclusivity and respect for diversity among students.
- Implemented technology in classroom to aid learning, using educational apps and interactive whiteboards.
- Cultivated love for reading among students by integrating interactive storytimes into daily routines.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet evolving educational standards and best practices, ensuring high-quality education.
- Encouraged creative expression among students through introduction of weekly art projects.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy, patience, and communication skills.
- Boosted students' understanding of basic math concepts with use of hands-on learning tools and activities.
- Promoted culture of reading and learning by setting up classroom library accessible to all students.
- Encouraged positive behaviors and growth mindset among students through use of motivational charts and awards.
- Improved parental involvement in children's education by organizing monthly parent-teacher meetings to discuss progress and challenges.
- Enhanced students' physical coordination and teamwork skills with structured group activities during physical education sessions.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual, and social development.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
- Incorporated art, music and physical activity into curriculum for well-rounded education.
- Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
- Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
- Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies for creation of ideal learning environment.
- Utilized various assessment strategies to evaluate student performance.
- Advanced learning techniques by using differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate student needs.
- Promoted social and emotional learning by creating social activities and clubs.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Assisted students by serving as advocate for children in school and community.
- Inspired students to take ownership of learning and become autonomous thinkers.
- Established and maintained consistent classroom rules and expectations for obedience.
- Designed innovative initiatives to engage parents in educational process for student benefit.
- Monitored use of technology, enhancing student learning and technological skills.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
NMSU
Carlsbad, NMBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
NMSU-C
Carlsbad, NMMaster of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
College of The Southwest
Hobbs, NMSkills
- Online teaching
- Curriculum creation
- Innovative teaching
- Classroom management
- Classroom presentations
- Lesson development
- Student engagement
- Course planning
- Lesson planning
- Individualized instruction
- Curriculum delivery
- Differentiated instruction
- Student needs assessment
Affiliations
Member of NEA New Mexico for 26 years. I have served as a building representative for over 15 years and traveled to numerous conventions and training throughout our state and country.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Carlsbad Municipal School District
01.1999 - Current
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
NMSU
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
NMSU-C
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
College of The Southwest