Skillful School Teacher with structured and organized approach to classroom development. Carefully analyzed student areas of weakness and promoted areas of excellence. Orchestrated innovative solutions to academic and interpersonal problems. Developed compassionate approach to growing student maturity. Results-driven style of teaching with strong record of success.
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Tracy Stevens-Washington
Buford,GA
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
The Goddard School
STEAM, After-School Teacher
07.2018 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Supplied supplemental, one-to-one teaching instruction for at-risk or struggling students.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Developed innovative and diverse methods for teaching children aged [Number] to [Number] using technology integration and experimental learning.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Delivered audio-visual presentations on platforms such as PowerPoint, Prezi and Google Slides.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
Sugar Hill Child Development Center
Bus Driver/After-School Teacher/Floater
08.2017 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Escalated consistent problematic behavior problems to school officials and senior staff.
Buford City Schools
Substitute Teacher, K-12
09.2014 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Clayton County Public Schools
Teacher/Secretary to the Assistant Principal/Administrative Coordinator
08.2006 - 06.2011
Job overview
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district.
Education
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York Bayside, NY
Associate of Applied Science from Technology And Industrial Arts Education
University Overview
EDUCATION
- Grand Canyon University : Undergraduate Studies& Early Childhood Education/Special Education
- Clayton State University: Undergraduate Studies, Middle School Education
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- United Way Substitute Teacher Training Program
- CPR & First Aid Certification
- State of Georgia Certificate of Merit Fire Safety Course
- Bright from the Start Professional Development Certificate: Transportation Safety
- Bright from the Start Professional Development Certificate: Positive Child Guidance
- Best Practices New Teacher Institute for Assistant Teachers
- Georgia PSC Paraprofessional License
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Standardized Tests
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Online Teaching
- Safety Awareness
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Teacher Training
- Educational Opportunities
- Emotional Support
- Active Participation
- Design Thinking
- Library Resources
- Daycare Management
- Classroom Technology Implementation
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
HOBBIES: Volunteering, Small Group Leader, Interior Decorating, Cooking, Arts & Crafts, Reading.
HOBBIES: Volunteering, Small Group Leader, Interior Decorating, Cooking, Arts & Crafts, Reading.
I volunteer at an Assistant living home bringing my Service Dogs to them for comfort and love. I also volunteer at my church in our children's ministry as a Pre-school teacher and a small group leader. I enjoy going to thrift stores and incorporating what one may think of as junk into someone else's treasure. I also enjoy cooking and creating different dishes, doing Arts and Crafts with my students, Scrapbooking and reading Non-Fiction Novels.
Timeline
STEAM, After-School Teacher
The Goddard School
07.2018 - 12.2022
Bus Driver/After-School Teacher/Floater
Sugar Hill Child Development Center
08.2017 - 06.2018
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Buford City Schools
09.2014 - 07.2017
Teacher/Secretary to the Assistant Principal/Administrative Coordinator
Clayton County Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2011
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
Associate of Applied Science from Technology And Industrial Arts Education
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