Theresa Casper
El Paso,Texas
Summary
Enthusiastic 2nd Grade Classroom Teacher skilled in creating engaging lesson plans and utilizing creative teaching strategies. Strong communicator adept at building relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Motivates students to reach academic potential and instills love for lifelong learning.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
St. Mark's Elementary
El Paso, Texas
01.2020 - Current
- Established positive relationships with students to foster an environment of respect and trust.
- Organized field trips which allowed students to explore educational topics outside of the classroom setting.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior reports, grades, and other relevant information.
- Planned engaging activities that kept students motivated while reinforcing academic standards.
- Managed recess periods by organizing games and supervising playground equipment usage.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques in order to maximize instructional time.
- Attended professional development workshops related to teaching strategies and best practices.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Inspired students to want to read by taking to library and helping to choose books.
- Provided individualized instruction to students requiring extra assistance.
- Assessed student learning through varied formative and summative assessments.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive records of student performance and attendance.
- Integrated character education into the curriculum to promote social and emotional learning.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Delivered educational after-school activities for groups of students to improve learning potential outside of classroom.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
Teacher 1st, 3rd and 4th Grade
Kohlberg Elementary / El Paso ISD
El Paso, Texas
08.2000 - 06.2018
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Prepared weekly newsletters for parents outlining upcoming assignments or events at school.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
Teacher 1st, 3rd and 4th
El Paso ISD / Lindberg Elementary
El Paso, Texas
08.1993 - 06.2001
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional resources tailored towards their specific needs.
- Prepared weekly newsletters for parents outlining upcoming assignments or events at school.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
ESL Teacher
Ysleta Independent School District/ Glen Cove
El Paso, Texas
01.1991 - 06.1993
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of English language learners.
- Provided individualized instruction to students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, role-play activities and multimedia presentations.
- Created an encouraging learning environment by utilizing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in teacher training workshops to stay current on best practices in ESL education.
- Facilitated conversations between native English speakers and non-native English speakers.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere for all students regardless of cultural background or ability level.
- Researched topics related to ESL instruction such as second language acquisition theory, best practices in vocabulary teaching.
- Designed creative games that facilitate language development while also being fun for students.
- Organized special events such as debates or theatrical performances that allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of English in a public setting.
- Built relationships with students of diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
- Improved student grammar and conversational skills through role play assignments.
- Employed kinesthetic, visual and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive.
- Created interesting and age-appropriate reading lists to expand English vocabulary and comprehension skills.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by encouraging students to actively participate in individual and group activities.
- Encouraged students to practice spoken English through role-plays, debates, and discussions.
- Guided students in developing their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TXSkills
- Texas Teaching Certification with an Elementary Education endorsement
- Bilingual/ESL Certification
- Kind and empathetic educator
- Flexible and adaptive
- Differentiated instruction
- Strong verbal communication
- Literacy strategies
- Literacy development
- Collaborative Teamwork
Timeline
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
St. Mark's Elementary
01.2020 - Current
Teacher 1st, 3rd and 4th Grade
Kohlberg Elementary / El Paso ISD
08.2000 - 06.2018
Teacher 1st, 3rd and 4th
El Paso ISD / Lindberg Elementary
08.1993 - 06.2001
ESL Teacher
Ysleta Independent School District/ Glen Cove
01.1991 - 06.1993
Bachelor of Arts -
The University of Texas At El Paso
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