Theodore El Faye
Canton,Ohio
Summary
Patient leader with a calm, collaborative approach to instructional design and implementation. Appreciates constructive criticism in areas of need and collaborates within our team to determine best teaching practices for students. Considers all students' needs and imbeds technology into lessons that promote critical thinking beyond the classroom. My organizational skills and time management are strengths that benefit me during all of my teaching experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Title 1 Reading Teacher
Marlington Local Schools
09.2023 - Current
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Actively participated in parent-teacher conferences, collaboratively discussing strategies for supporting each child''s continued growth in reading ability outside the classroom setting.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students by celebrating incremental improvements in reading skills and performance.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, using this information to fine-tune instructional approaches as needed.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
Mother Nature Son's Landscaping
08.2013 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Stark County ESC
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Student Teacher
North Canton Middle School
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Design units and lessons aligned with, and exceeding, common core standards for 8th grade students, regular and honors
- Instruct and communicate with culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse students
- Provide modifications, using multiple teaching strategies for learners from a wide range of backgrounds, including students with IEPs
- Integrate technology into lessons to engage learners
- Demonstrate commitment to continued learning through active participation in professional development opportunities, staff, and departmental meetings
- Establish rapport with students from different cultural origins by creating a positive and respectful environment and encouraging dialogue through regular communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education (Math/Science) -
Kent State At Stark
North Canton, OH12.2022
High School Diploma -
Glenoak High School
Canton, OH05.2018
Skills
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Student Progress Reporting
- Multitasking and Organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavior Management
- Teacher Collaboration
- Parental Communication
Timeline
Title 1 Reading Teacher
Marlington Local Schools
09.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Stark County ESC
12.2022 - 06.2023
Student Teacher
North Canton Middle School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Mother Nature Son's Landscaping
08.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education (Math/Science) -
Kent State At Stark
High School Diploma -
Glenoak High School
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