Caring Elementary School Teacher offering 27 years of experience teaching all subjects to 1st and 2nd grade students. Upbeat when engaging with students and driven to maintain positive parent-teacher relationships. Focused on advancing student success resulting in academic excellence and social development. Adept at leading teams of teachers in curriculum development and instructional review. Passionate about meeting all students' learning needs through various types of teaching.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Upper Elementary Teacher
Corbett Preparatory School of IDS
Tampa, FL
08.2001 - Current
Developed and implemented meaningful lessons to engage students in learning.
Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
Collaborated with colleagues, administrators, and other professionals to foster a positive learning environment.
Organized activities such as grade level (110 students) field trips to Busch Gardens, FL Aquarium and Nature's Academy and school events such as Schoolwide Spelling Bee and Professional Development inservice training.
Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources for teaching purposes.
Integrated differentiated instruction into lesson plans based on individual student needs.
Monitored student performance by assessing work samples and administering standardized tests.
Assisted in the development of Individual Education Plans for special education students.
Incorporated various instructional strategies including inquiry-based learning and project-based learning into the curriculum.
Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress via email or phone calls.
Attended professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends.
Adapted instruction based on analysis of data from formative assessments.
Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
Instructed after school language arts and mathematics remedial class.
Elementary School Teacher
Lewis Elementary
Tampa, FL
08.1995 - 06.2001
Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.