Tracy V. Ocker
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Accomplished teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-3
Fairfax County Public Schools
Alexandria, VA
08.2014 - 06.2022
- Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Led discourse in all areas of curriculum to accomplish educational objectives and deliver individualized education to students.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Integrated technology daily lesson plans.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Analyzed students abilities and coordinated lessons, cooperated with executive staff members and developed individualized learning plans to overcome student obstacles.
- English side of Spanish-Immersion program and implemented curriculum for 46 students.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Fairfax Public Schools
Alexandria, Virginia
11.2012 - 06.2014
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to 4 by reviewing lesson teachings.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
- Helped special education teachers determine specific needs for individuals with exceptional needs.
- Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
- Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to main effective relationships for student and program growth.
- Increased proficiencies by attending professional developmental workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Kindergarten Teacher
Epiphany Weekday School
Alexandria, Virginia
09.2009 - 05.2012
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Assessed comprehensive student growth across academic, social and personal skills.
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
Kindergarten Teacher
Honolulu Schools
Waialua, Hawaii
08.2006 - 05.2008
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
- Led 31 kindergarteners through kindergarten curriculum during year one, and 26 students during year two.
Pre-K Teacher
Epiphany Weekday School
Alexandria, Virginia
09.2001 - 05.2006
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Prepared more than 60 students for kindergarten instruction
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HISkills
- Setting Learning Targets
- Teacher Training
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Grading Work
- Behavioral Improvement
- Expectation Management
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Family Involvement
- Character Development
- Distance Learning
- Classroom Integration
- Educational Strategies
- State Standards Adherence
Certification
Collegiate Professional License
Effective July 2019-June 2029
Work Availability
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Timeline
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-3
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Fairfax Public Schools
11.2012 - 06.2014
Kindergarten Teacher
Epiphany Weekday School
09.2009 - 05.2012
Kindergarten Teacher
Honolulu Schools
08.2006 - 05.2008
Pre-K Teacher
Epiphany Weekday School
09.2001 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Hawaii At Manoa
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