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Victoria Billey

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Dynamic Classroom Teacher from Southside ISD, adept in lesson planning and classroom management. Excelled in boosting student achievement through differentiated instruction and positive reinforcement. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and technology integration, significantly enhancing learning outcomes and fostering inclusive education. Demonstrated success in mentoring new teachers and advancing peer tutoring programs. Dedicated [Type] Classroom Teacher with current [State] teaching certificate. Bringing [Number] years' experience at the [Description] level. Driven to help all students excel. Engaging professional monitoring academics and using various methods to help children learn. Gentle disciplinarian identifying resources to improve understanding of course materials. Innovative [Job Title] offering [Number] years of experience in [Type] schools. Encouraging students to perform at their best and promoting positive classroom culture. Pursuing position within great school district. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Classroom Teacher

Southside ISD
1975.09 - 2003.06
  • 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.
  • Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • 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.
  • Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
  • Championed inclusionary practices within the classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
  • 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.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • 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.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.

Education

Master of Arts - English-as-a-Second-Language Education

University of Texas On San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
05.1982

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX
06.1975

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Lesson Planning
  • Technology Integration
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Test Administration
  • Building Blocks of Learning
  • Parent Conferences
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Positive Interactions
  • Parent and Caregiver Communication
  • Federal Guidelines

Work Availability

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Accomplishments

  • Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
  • Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 90 students.
  • Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% average to 87% average.
  • Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.

Timeline

Classroom Teacher

Southside ISD
1975.09 - 2003.06

Master of Arts - English-as-a-Second-Language Education

University of Texas On San Antonio

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Our Lady of The Lake University
Victoria Billey