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Veronica Graham

Lake Waccamaw

Summary

Professional educator with proven experience in fostering positive and engaging learning environment for K-6 students. Adept at curriculum development, classroom management, and individualized instruction to meet diverse student needs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving educational goals. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in creating supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

K-6 Classroom Teacher

Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary/Columbus County Schools
08.2006 - Current
  • Developed students'' critical thinking abilities through project-based learning activities.
  • Enhanced student engagement with hands-on science experiments.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular units, enhancing the relevance of subject matter for students.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with families through ongoing communication and support, resulting in increased parent satisfaction and involvement in school activities.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on best practices in teaching strategies, classroom management, and lesson planning.
  • Increased overall student achievement by differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication between students, parents, and staff.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.

K-6 Classroom Teacher

Chadbourn Elementary/Columbus County Schools
08.2004 - 06.2006
  • Utilized various assessment tools to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
  • Encouraged parental involvement in their child''s education through regular communication, conferences, and school events.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to continuously improve teaching methods and adapt to changing educational trends.
  • Improved reading comprehension and writing skills by implementing a literature-based curriculum.

Education

Elementary Education

University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC
12-2003

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Growth mindset
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Individualized learning
  • Instructional technology
  • Mathematics instruction
  • Literacy strategies
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Classroom management
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Collaborative teamwork

Timeline

K-6 Classroom Teacher

Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary/Columbus County Schools
08.2006 - Current

K-6 Classroom Teacher

Chadbourn Elementary/Columbus County Schools
08.2004 - 06.2006

Elementary Education

University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Veronica Graham