Yvonne R Smith
Jersey,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 kindergarten classrooms. Knowledgeable about curricula, lesson planning and individual student mentoring approaches.
Energetic 1st grade teacher driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Educator Teacher
Francis Elementary School
Humble, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
1st Grade Teacher
Messmer Saint Rose
Milwaukee, WI
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Instructed up to 25 students individually and in groups on ELA, Math subjects.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
Academic Coordinator
Boys And Girls Club Of America
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Promoted program courses, activities and accomplishments, both internally and externally, to boost recruitment and retain diverse student body.
- Optimized classroom transitions while encouraging and reinforcing student instruction and liaising with administration department leaders.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
Kindergarten Teacher
Messmer Saint Rose
Milwaukee, WI
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Met with parents to discuss student behaviors and needs.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting information in student records.
- First year teaching and performing the position with 21 kindergarten students.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards.
- Provided guidance on policies and initiatives for kindergarten teaching team.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
Paraprofessional Educator
Townsend Street School
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Two years experience as Paraprofessional with class of 30 Kindergarten students.
- One year experience as Paraprofessional with class of 2nd grade students.
Youth Mentor Volunteer
Townsend Street School
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Provided guidance and support to participants to promote memorable experiences.
- Provided positive role modeling for youngsters through dress and personal behavior.
- Maintained confidentiality of children and medical conditions or issues.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
- Mentored middle school students performed position to its duration in two months.
Education
Master of Arts - Master of Education in Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2023
No Degree - Dyslexia
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2023
Master of Education - Master of Education in Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2019
Skills
- Teaching
- Lesson Planning
- Tutoring
- Student Evaluation
- Teacher Support
- Classroom management
- Curriculum Development
- Student engagement
- Common Core learning standards
- Learner assessment
- Standards of excellence
- Classroom technology
- Student-centered learning
I've been able to maintain a 3.9 GPA with Grand Canyon University
I've been able to maintain a 3.9 GPA with Grand Canyon University by understanding my purpose in life develop young scholars and understanding the dedication, perseverance, and compassion in helping young scholars to change the world.
Timeline
Special Educator Teacher
Francis Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
Academic Coordinator
Boys And Girls Club Of America
11.2022 - 02.2023
1st Grade Teacher
Messmer Saint Rose
08.2022 - 06.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Messmer Saint Rose
08.2021 - 06.2022
Paraprofessional Educator
Townsend Street School
09.2019 - 08.2021
Youth Mentor Volunteer
Townsend Street School
04.2019 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Master of Education in Special Education
Grand Canyon University
No Degree - Dyslexia
Grand Canyon University
Master of Education - Master of Education in Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
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