Tanga Wilson-Best

Kindergarten Teacher

Durham Public Schools

03.2013 - Current

Collaborated with colleagues to develop engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
Created a nurturing classroom environment that fosters student growth and development.
Created daily classroom activities, ensuring smooth transitions between lessons and playtime.
Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions among students.
Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting collaboration and creativity among students.
Assessed student progress through observations, assessments, and individualized feedback methods.
Collaborated with parents to support student learning and address behavioral concerns effectively.
Developed inclusive teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual, and social development.
Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and school volunteers.
Coordinated special events like class performances or presentations that showcased students'' talents and accomplishments while engaging families in their children''s education journey.
Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing consistent routines, and maintaining high standards of behavior.
Maintained thorough records of student performance data, using this information to inform future instruction decisions and communicate progress with parents regularly during conferences or meetings.
Organized extracurricular activities like clubs or field trips that enriched students'' educational experiences while fostering social skills and teamwork abilities.
Led structured small group sessions targeting specific skills or concepts, enabling focused attention on areas needing improvement for individual students.
Utilized ongoing formative assessments throughout lessons to monitor student progress and make necessary adjustments in real-time, maximizing instructional effectiveness.
Managed diverse classrooms with various levels of ability, accommodating each student''s unique strengths while addressing their challenges effectively.
Contributed to school-wide initiatives such as curriculum development committees or professional development workshops, helping improve overall educational quality at the institution.
Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased parent involvement and support for the educational process.
Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly, ensuring targeted growth for all learners.
Enhanced student comprehension by employing differentiated instruction techniques and addressing individual learning needs.
Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
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 other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for special needs children.
Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
Incorporated art, music and physical activity into curriculum for well-rounded education.
Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
Utilized various assessment strategies to evaluate student performance.
Developed and implemented behavior management strategies for creation of ideal learning environment.
Established and maintained consistent classroom rules and expectations for obedience.
Advanced learning techniques by using differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate student needs.
Assisted students by serving as advocate for children in school and community.
Monitored use of technology, enhancing student learning and technological skills.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Instructional Teacher Assistant

Education

Family And Consumer Sciences Birth-Kindergarten Ed

Skills

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Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Instructional Teacher Assistant

Family And Consumer Sciences Birth-Kindergarten Ed

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