Experienced Middle School Math Teacher versed in simplifying complex mathematical concepts to foster student comprehension and skill building. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance. Learns and integrates new technologies and teaching strategies as part of leadership and classroom management. Highly effective at working with administrators to develop strong curriculum and lesson plans. Goal-driven and proactive educator.
Administered standardized assessments (ELPAC) with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.
Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping. Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom
Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems. Applied variety of psychological methods and techniques in screening, assessment and evaluation of clients. Intervention in juvenile's life by redirecting negative behavior, providing partnership with law enforcement, community and schools, increasing understanding of criminal justice system, and emphasizing the legal consequences of violating law. Provided intervention services to youth referred by juvenile courts, law enforcement, schools and families. Performed 150 hours of supervised group and individual counseling sessions
Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations. Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals. Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement. Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics. Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities. Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives. Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance. Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities. Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network. Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
Collaborated with colleagues to design learning outcomes and thoughtfully address individual student needs. Initiated teaching implementing lesson plans and progressed to full-day teaching. Helped cultivate learning-focused and welcoming atmosphere for students of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks. Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
Tutored 1-5 students per week in private sessions using detailed lesson plans. Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material. Created study guides and plans for student exam preparation based on self-designed practice tests and school curricula. Providing individual educational assistance to students grades 4 -12 at home; working with students to improve their math/subject skills.
Completed range of simultaneous job tasks to support professor's academic, research and operational needs. Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail. Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.
UC-Riverside Mathematics Department MAP project:
Co-facilitate for the summer institute and weekend follow-ups for groups of Inland Empire Teachers. Make records of discussions on mathematics and correlating issues in the educational forum. Assist in the writing of the mathematics journal. Assist MAP to organize its conferences and institute sessions.
MATE project for the Inland Empire Supervisor: Janice Carter
Duties: Attend 60 hours of summer training activity prior to placement in Rustic Lane Elementary School. Completed 150 hours in CTFMS activities, which include full instructions, lesson planning, and meetings with teachers and parents at school; others include participation in county, community, and school mathematics educational activities, attendance at conferences and workshops.
Guided students through skillset self-discovery to navigate career and college decision processes. Encouraged students to develop perseverance mindset while teaching long-term visualization of success. Conducted tutorial services for students to provide academic support AVID courses.
Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements. Skilled with computers, photocopiers, scanners and voice mail systems. Streamlined office information management procedures by organizing company records and documents.
Relationship building and management
Honors & Awards:
Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential (Doc No. 080157595)
Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential (Doc No. 080157595)
Certificate of Eligibility Administrative Services Credential (Doc No. 080157595)
Broker License –(DRE 01745730) (04/2006 - Present)
EETT (Enhancing Education Through Technology) Coach Mentor Certification
Single Subject Math with CLAD Teaching Credential (Doc No. 060210920)
Traci J. Vaughan - Principal, Valley View Elementary School/AVID District Liaison
traci.vaughan@alvordschools.org
w:(951) 358-1670
Brandy Robb. Alvord District Data and Assessment Analyst
brandy.robb@alvordschools.org
m:(951) 415-4331/w:(951) 509-5055
Ray Wright - Realtor Keller Williams Riverside
ray@bentongroup.org
m:(951) 312-3133/w:(951) 888-0865