Tyler Houston
Arlington Elementary School
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Energetic educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Caring relationship-builder dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills with character development.
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
5 Years 4 Months- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Differentiated lesson plans based on individual student needs reflected by data.
Long Term 2nd Grade Substitute Teacher
4 Months- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Taught diverse subjects while successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Kindergarten Teacher
11 Months- 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.
Paraprofessional Educator
4 Months- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Student Teacher - 2nd and 4th Grades
4 Months- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education - Graduated Cum Laude
Skills
Creative Lesson Planning
Multimedia Instruction
Positive Interactions
Common Core Standards
Flexible & Adaptable
Collaboration
Student Engagement
Family Involvement
Classroom Management
Differentiated Instruction
Certification
- Professional Certificate for Teaching Primary through Grade 5 - May 2018
- Google Certified Educator - Level 1
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Arlington Elementary School
07.2021 - CurrentRead More
Long Term 2nd Grade Substitute Teacher
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
01.2021 - 05.2021Read More
Kindergarten Teacher
Hogsett Primary School
07.2019 - 06.2020Read More
Paraprofessional Educator
Warner Elementary School
02.2019 - 06.2019Read More
Student Teacher - 2nd and 4th Grades
Nicholasville Elementary School
01.2018 - 05.2018Read More
Midway University
Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education - Graduated Cum Laude
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