Viennetta Mayfield
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Resourceful English Language Arts Teacher with experience in 7th, 4th, and 5th grade offering students effective and comprehensive education. Multifaceted expert with background teaching key principles of writing, grammar, and literature with two years of experience with Amplify curriculum. Forward-thinking when propelling comprehension of course materials to drive future success and personal growth of students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Travis Middle School
Irving, TX
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage students in the learning process.
- Managed classroom procedures and organized resources to promote safety and learning.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Encouraged positive relationships between students by promoting collaboration within groups.
- Mentored and tutored students in a variety of educational topics.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
- Facilitated group discussions among students on relevant topics.
- Monitored student behavior during class sessions and field trips.
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Leadership Academy at Forest Oak Middle
Fort Worth, TX
09.2020 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with grade level ELAR teacher developed lesson plans and delivered instruction
- Worked with SPED team to insure academic student success.
- Assigned appropriate homework assignments that reinforced concepts taught in class.
- Monitored student progress regularly while providing feedback to ensure success in the coursework.
- Facilitated small groups for differentiated instruction based on student need levels.
- Utilized various forms of assessment such as quizzes, tests, projects, and presentations to evaluate student progress.
- Addressed any behavioral or social-emotional issues that arose during class time in a professional manner.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding student academic performance and behavior issues.
- Created an inclusive learning environment by recognizing diverse cultures and backgrounds of students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through engaging class discussions about literature and writing assignments.
- Integrated literacy strategies into ELA classes such as close reading techniques, vocabulary development activities, summarizing information from texts.
- Incorporated current events into the curriculum so students could apply their knowledge of language arts skills in a practical way.
- Collaborated with other teachers and staff members to create a positive learning atmosphere for students.
- Devised lesson plans aligned with curriculum and met varying student needs.
4th Grade ELA Teacher
Meadowcreek Elementary
Crowley, TX
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Organized and maintained an effective learning environment by setting clear expectations for student behavior and providing appropriate consequences when needed.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through various reading comprehension strategies.
- Created, administered, and evaluated formative and summative assessments to measure student progress in ELA.
- Employed data-driven decision making processes to adjust instruction according to student performance on assessments.
- Promoted active engagement in literature circles by encouraging students to share their interpretations of stories with each other.
- Used formative assessment tools such as exit tickets or checklists to assess understanding during lessons.
- Provided differentiated instruction based on individual student needs.
- Instructed students on grammar rules using hands-on activities such as sentence scrambles or word games.
- Maintained accurate records of grades, attendance logs, and homework assignments using online systems such as Google Classroom or Schoology.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student academic performance and behavior issues.
- Monitored student progress throughout the year by tracking attendance records and test scores.
- Established positive relationships with students by demonstrating respect for their ideas and opinions in class discussions.
- Collaborated with school administrators, colleagues, parents, and guardians to ensure the best educational outcomes for students.
- Incorporated current events into daily lessons to increase awareness of global topics among 4th grade students.
- Led afterschool tutoring sessions for struggling readers or writers needing extra help.
- Utilized small group instruction to promote collaboration among peers while addressing specific instructional goals.
- Educated students on spelling, grammar and language rules through developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Meadowcreek Elementary
Crowley, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Established a differentiated instruction plan based on each student's current level of mastery of ELA objectives.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by posing open-ended questions during lessons or discussions.
- Conducted parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and academic needs.
- Provided guidance counseling services as needed for students who are having difficulties academically or socially in the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with grade-level teachers to develop instructional strategies for whole-class and small group learning activities.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and assessment scores according to district requirements.
- Provided individualized instruction to support students in mastering ELA concepts.
- Employed effective communication skills when interacting with parents, colleagues, administrators, and other stakeholders regarding student progress or school initiatives.
- Developed behavior management systems to encourage positive behaviors from students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to ELA instruction or best practices in education.
- Created an interactive bulletin board display showcasing student work related to ELA topics studied throughout the year.
- Utilized assessment data collected throughout the year to inform instructional decisions or modify existing curricula.
- Promoted student growth by encouraging independent thinking, judgment and thought expression.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
- Partnered with parents to maintain open communication, advise on available resources and build parental abilities necessary for student support.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Interdisciplinary Studies -
University of North Texas
05.2020
Skills
- Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Planning
- Classroom Management
- Technology Integration
- Student Tutoring
- Teacher Support
- Individualized Instruction
- Test Administration
- Student Records Management
- Lesson Planning
- Instructional Strategies
- Faculty Collaboration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Individualized Support
- Discipline and Feedback
- Student Needs Assessment
- Behavioral Modeling
- Safety Procedures
Certification
Standard Texas Teaching Certificate- 4-8th with ESL Supplemental Certification, Science of Teaching Reading
References
Vicky Morange, FWISD co-worker, Leadership Academy at Forest Oak- dstab83@yahoo.com/ 901-218-2076
Sonia Fortson, CISD Vice principle, Meadowcreek elementary - Sonia.fortson@crowley.k12.tx.us/ 817-800-6939
Joseph Cato, CISD, Principle Summer Creek middle school, josephcato123@yahoo.com/ 682-561-0394
Lakien Lawson, CISD, SPED educator, lakiendeshay@yahoo.com/ 430-342-9897
Timeline
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Meadowcreek Elementary
07.2023 - Current
4th Grade ELA Teacher
Meadowcreek Elementary
07.2022 - 06.2023
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Leadership Academy at Forest Oak Middle
09.2020 - 06.2024
Student Teacher
Travis Middle School
08.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science: Interdisciplinary Studies -
University of North Texas
Standard Texas Teaching Certificate- 4-8th with ESL Supplemental Certification, Science of Teaching Reading
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