Will Baxter
The Colony,TX
Summary
Entry-level teaching professional with solid multitasking, time management and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Familiar with different instructional approaches and technology options used in all classrooms. Knowledgeable about curricula, lesson planning and individual student mentoring approaches.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Lewisville Independent School District
Lewisville, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Created engaging and instructed students on lessons built from scratch
- Maintained full control of the classroom for over 2 weeks
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Tutor
Freelancing
The Colony, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
ESD Aide
Lewisville Independent School District
Carrollton, TX
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Supported children's development by encouraging teamwork and understanding of others.
- Observed and monitored children's activities.
- Encouraged healthy and caring environment for younger children
- Encouraged and engaged students in fun, physical activities to stay healthy
- Helped students to reach new academic goals
- Assisted students in areas of struggle and completing homework
- Organized and participated in fun and educational physical and pedagogical
- Managed and controlled a group of over 20 fourth and fifth graders
- Received a perfect performance evaluation, exceeding expectations in all sections
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism - Secondary Education (6-12)
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12.2023
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Student Records Management
- Student Advocacy
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Planning
- Individualized Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Modern Teaching Methods
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Student Teacher
Lewisville Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
ESD Aide
Lewisville Independent School District
02.2022 - 07.2023
Tutor
Freelancing
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Journalism - Secondary Education (6-12)
University of North Texas