Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Provide guidance to teachers and administrators on curriculum and instruction. Monitor student performance and progress to ensure learning objectives and standards are met. Evaluate existing curricula to determine strengths and weaknesses and recommend changes as needed.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Curriculum Specialist/Lead Teacher
Monroe Charter Academy
07.2023 - Current
Enhanced curriculum effectiveness by collaborating with teachers and administrators to identify areas of improvement.
Advised on classroom management techniques that promoted positive behavior and created a supportive learning environment.
Mentored new teachers in best practices for effective lesson planning, assessment strategies, and classroom management techniques.
Participated in state-wide conferences to stay current on industry trends and emerging research in education methodologies.
Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
Managed the development and implementation of content-specific benchmarks, ensuring consistency and clarity in instructional goals.
Evaluated existing curricula and made recommendations for revisions, resulting in improved learning outcomes.
Implemented data-driven instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of each student population.
Teacher
Monroe Charter Academy
08.2019 - 06.2023
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
Read books to entire classes or small groups
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
Assign and grade class work and homework
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration
Organize and label materials and display students' work
Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs
Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play
Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
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.
Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Teacher
The Goddard School
09.2017 - 08.2019
Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling
Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order
Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them
Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students
Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
Elementary Teacher
Heritage Christian Academy
09.2012 - 06.2016
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
Read books to entire classes or small groups
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
Assign and grade class work and homework
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Administrative Assistant
International Baptist Church/College
01.2010 - 08.2012
Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals
Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems, and use computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications
Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs
Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material
Make copies of correspondence or other printed material
Open, read, route, and distribute incoming mail or other materials and answer routine letters
Review work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure that company format policies are followed, and recommend revisions
Locate and attach appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Elementary Education
International Bible College
Skills
Team Collaboration
School Programs
Organizational Performance
Classroom Management
Certification
Cpr/First Aid Certified
NC Child Educator Certified
Timeline
Curriculum Specialist/Lead Teacher
Monroe Charter Academy
07.2023 - Current
Teacher
Monroe Charter Academy
08.2019 - 06.2023
Teacher
The Goddard School
09.2017 - 08.2019
Elementary Teacher
Heritage Christian Academy
09.2012 - 06.2016
Administrative Assistant
International Baptist Church/College
01.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Elementary Education
International Bible College
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