Elementary teacher
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Taught a full academic curriculum (reading, writing, communications, mathematics, and social science).  Effectively engaged the children in small group instruction, focusing on each individual’s personal most successful style of learning. Created yearly coursework including the selection of teaching materials;  rapidly developed and adjusted lesson plans that were developmentally appropriate and met state standards.

• Developed new teaching approaches after abrupt COVID-19 closures. Created virtual lessons via Google Classroom, Seesaw, YouTube, and Zoom.
• Created a classroom management technique for transitions incorporating positive reinforcement and consistent routines. This new method has since been adopted districtwide.
• Oversaw 2 community food drives during the COVID-19 closures.
• Measured, assessed, reported, and tracked student/child performance utilizing CLASS and Creative Curriculum Fidelity tool.
• Devised course assignment rubrics that were implemented and adopted schoolwide.
• Established best practices for instruction and learning including critical problem solving and cooperative process-oriented learning.

Managed a classroom of 30 4^th grade students, preparing lesson plans, administering tests, and monitoring each child's academic progress. 

• Monitored the students' academic progress through regular testing and the generation of comprehensive reports for parents. 
• Formulated lesson plans aligned to each student's academic needs both individually or at the group level, achieving an over 90% class mean score.
• Maintained availability to parents, providing enough time to discuss each child's behavior or academic progress and chart the way forward with the parents.

Creatively engage students by assigning interesting lesson plans and homework assignments. Supported a balanced reading program through the implementation of writing and reading workshops. Implemented a variety of assessment techniques designed to measure students’ progress in learning including differentiation in instruction to meet the individual needs of each student.

• Improved student participation levels by 26% by inviting open discussion and active student engagement.
• Fostered a sense of curiosity and interest using thematic units within Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies.
• Introduced hands-on tools (computer technology, field trips) to improve classroom interest and retention.
• Implemented technological approaches to subject material; researched educational resources on the Internet.

Taught a class of 20 students, encouraging their moral/social and academic development through tailored lesson planning and guidance and counseling.

• Aroused student curiosity and interest in learning through (fun activities both in class and outdoors), as well as field trips.
• Held numerous meetings with parents, guardians, administrators, and counselors, discussing and resolving issues on student behavior, academics, and general welfare.
• Organized and implemented a weekly talent competition for grade 2 and 3 students, nurturing various talents that had not been discovered.