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.

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.