Teaching in a Classroom
Trisha Harrell
3rd Grade Teacher
Bradenton,FL
Summary
I am a 3rd grade teacher with 3 years of experience, all of which have been at a Title 1 school. I am skilled in creating standards-aligned lessons that drive student success while maintaining students engagement. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
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Teaching Certification
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Reading Endorsement
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ESOL Endorsement
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Science of Reading Credential
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
School District of Manatee County
08.2022 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
3rd Grade Intern
School District of Manatee County
- Four levels of internship. Final internship comprised of taking lead in classroom full time for four months.
- Communicated effectively with Cooperating Teacher and Field Supervisor.
- Accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Planned, prepared and taught data driven weekly lesson plans for English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Acaletics that adhered to state standards.
- Attended weekly collaborative planning.
- Used technology to enhance lessons.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents through communication app, Classroom Dojo.
- Recorded grades from assessments and used data to drive instruction,
- Attended 2 days of professional development on Teach To framework (managing classroom behavior)
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports on inquiry about targeted small group instruction.
- Maintained composed, professional demeanor in classroom situations.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Lead VPK Teacher
Sunny Daze Preschool
Bradenton, FL
04.2012 - 08.2021
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different experiences, such as water play.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Implemented positive reinforcement and redirection as means of classroom management techniques to maintain order with 11 to 20 four-year-olds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
Sarasota-Manatee05.2022
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Documentation and reporting
- Versatility
- Initiative
- Research
- Classroom management
- Behavioral modeling
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom technology
- Differentiated instruction
- Individualized support
Certification
ESOL Endorsed
Reading Endorsed
Florida Elementary Education Certification*
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
School District of Manatee County
08.2022 - Current
Lead VPK Teacher
Sunny Daze Preschool
04.2012 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
3rd Grade Intern
School District of Manatee County
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