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.
Work History
Drivers Education Teacher
Country Roads Driving School
San Antonio, TX
09.2010 - 10.2017
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
Elementary Science Teacher
Brooks Academy Of Science And Engineering
San Antonio, TX
08.2008 - 08.2010
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Science Teacher
Dhanis ISD
Dhanis, TX
08.2007 - 05.2008
Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
Teacher; 8th Grade, PreK, Kindergarten, 4th Grade
Devine ISD
Devine, TX
08.1997 - 05.2005
Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
Teacher of Adult Basic Education & General Education Development (GED) at City of NorfolkTeacher of Adult Basic Education & General Education Development (GED) at City of Norfolk
DAEP Teacher Assisted/ Special Education Teacher Assisted at South Texas ISD/ Medical ProfessionsDAEP Teacher Assisted/ Special Education Teacher Assisted at South Texas ISD/ Medical Professions
