Veronica Howard
Classroom Teacher
Richmond,TX
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Classroom Teacher with a proven track record at Calvary Episcopal Preparatory, adept at implementing differentiated instruction and fostering student engagement. Skilled in lesson planning and parent-teacher communication, I enhance learning through innovative strategies and strong relationship-building, ensuring all students thrive in a supportive environment.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Calvary Episcopal Preparatory
10.2022 - 05.2025
Classroom Teacher
Fort Bend ISD
08.1985 - 06.2020
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
- Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Education
Bachelor - Elementary Education
University of Houston
Houston, TX11.1977
Skills
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Technology integration
- Classroom safety
- Cooperative learning
- Lesson plan development
- Field trip planning
- Skills development
- Classroom oversight
- Standardized tests
- Multimedia integration
- Formative assessment
- School improvement
- English language learners
- Inclusive teaching
- Peer tutoring
- Extracurricular activities
- Test administration
- Standardized testing
- Service learning
- Bilingual education
- Special education
- Science instruction
- Grading procedures
- Gifted education
- Mathematics instruction
- Learning disability support
- Parent and teacher conferences
- First aid and CPR
- Grading protocols
- Online learning platforms
- Literacy strategies
- Cultural history
- Relationship building
- Data-driven instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Behavior management
- Small group instruction
- Inquiry-based learning
- Positive role model and mentor
- Student rapport
- Critical thinking
- Differentiated instruction
- Motivating students
- Innovative lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Curriculum development
- Student-centered learning
- Classroom instruction
- Student engagement
- Learning strategies
- Testing and grading
- Cooperative learning experience
- Faculty collaboration
- Student records management
- Instructional methods
- Learning assessments
- Public speaking
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom technology
- Special needs students
- Cultural sensitivity
- Group learning mechanics
- Instructional best practices
- Program development
- Student needs assessment
- Assigning and grading work
- Student evaluations
- Social-emotional learning training
- Elementary education
- Group instruction
- Curriculum compliance with state
- Performance assessments
- Subject matter expertise
- Serving diverse communities
- Fundraising
- SMART board aptitude
- Alternative learning methods
- Community involvement
- State teaching credential
- Learning style assessment
Accomplishments
*conducted teacher in-services, including making teaching materials, technology skills, and science hands-on kits
* Learning Center Coordinator
*a team leader for most of my time in FBISD and for all of my time at Calvary
*trained five student teachers working with their university, one of whom became a principal
*mentored more than six teachers
one became a principal
* the student council sponsor for several years
*GT trained, and it is on my Texas teacher certificate
*Teacher of the Year
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Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Calvary Episcopal Preparatory
10.2022 - 05.2025
Classroom Teacher
Fort Bend ISD
08.1985 - 06.2020
Bachelor - Elementary Education
University of Houston
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