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Theresa West

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Upbeat 3rd grade math teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.

Hardworking Extended Day/Summer Camp Director accustomed to handling all operational needs 150 students. Familiar with planning, executing and monitoring diverse activities. 10+ years of experience.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Education Teacher

Duval County Public School District
10.2005 - Current
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.

Extended Day/Summer Day Camp Director

Duval County School Board
08.2008 - Current
  • Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
  • Offered campers compassionate support for personal and social issues, helping each develop positive skills for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
  • Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
  • Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
  • Scheduled staff based on personal strengths and coverage requirements.
  • Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
  • Trained and supervised staff to consistently meet performance goals and customer service standards.
  • Created and maintained detailed reports of daily, weekly and monthly operations.

Education

Master of Education - Special Education

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

State University Of New York College At Oneonta
Oneonta, NY
05.2005

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica
05.2002

Skills

  • Schedule Management
  • Staff Management
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Safety Requirements
  • Budget Requests
  • Field Trip Planning
  • Activity Planning
  • Supply Ordering
  • Emergency Procedures

Accomplishments

Gladys Roddenberry Graduate Fellowship for teaching excellence in 2009. The criteria for the fellowship is to have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0, be employed in an accredited Duval County public or private school as a full-time classroom teacher, with preference given for those who have been a full-time classroom teacher for at least three years, but no more than ten years.

Timeline

Extended Day/Summer Day Camp Director

Duval County School Board
08.2008 - Current

Elementary Education Teacher

Duval County Public School District
10.2005 - Current

Master of Education - Special Education

University of North Florida

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

State University Of New York College At Oneonta

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Mohawk Valley Community College

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