Tracy King
Ruston,LA
Summary
Teacher with 30 years of experience in elementary education instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations. Capable of implementing intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Proficient in evaluating and monitoring student performance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade/2nd Grade Teacher
Simsboro High School
08.2000 - 05.2023
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
3rd Grade Teacher
Crawford Elementary School
08.1993 - 07.2000
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive instructional approach across grade level teams.
Education
Early Childhood Education, Pre-K/K Certification
University of Louisiana, Monroe
Monroe, LA07.1994
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Grades 1-8
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05.1993
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Classroom Instruction
Timeline
1st Grade/2nd Grade Teacher
Simsboro High School
08.2000 - 05.2023
3rd Grade Teacher
Crawford Elementary School
08.1993 - 07.2000
Early Childhood Education, Pre-K/K Certification
University of Louisiana, Monroe
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Grades 1-8
Louisiana Tech University
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