Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 1 y years of experience as elementary teacher and 5 years as para professional. Passionate about educating children ages 5 to 12 using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Horizon Community Middle School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
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.
Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Student Teaching
High Plains Elementary School
01.2023 - 04.2023
Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
ILC Para
Fox Hollow Elementary School
08.2021 - 12.2022
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Certificate in Transition To Elementary Education - Elementary Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
05.2023
Masters in Information And Technology - Database Management
Denver University
Denver
06.2011
Skills
Student Records Management
Differentiated Instruction
Activity Planning
Individualized Instruction
Materials sourcing
Classroom Management
Lesson Planning
Mathematics Instruction
Assigning and Grading Work
Relationship Building
Classroom Organization
Oral communication
Team Collaboration
Problem-solving skills
License
Colorado Department of Education Certified Professional Teacher License
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Horizon Community Middle School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Student Teaching
High Plains Elementary School
01.2023 - 04.2023
ILC Para
Fox Hollow Elementary School
08.2021 - 12.2022
Certificate in Transition To Elementary Education - Elementary Education
American College of Education
Masters in Information And Technology - Database Management
Denver University
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