Teacher

• Aug 2010 - Present

Behavioral Specialist Aide

• Aug 2008 - Jul 2010

Work with special needs students on their academic and social goals in pull out and classroom environment. Coordinate with classroom teachers to enrich student's learning within classroom. Instruct students on learning based on their developmental needs in small group setting.

First Grade Teacher

• Aug 2006 - Aug 2008

Instructed a diverse population in a Targeted Title One school. Co-taught with special education teachers to integrate Emotionally impaired and Language Impaired students in mainstream classroom. Administered Rigby Running Records and DIBELS assessments to meet students' educational needs. Co-taught and collaborated with other first grade teachers using a center-based approach to enhance students' reading abilities. Used technology to integrate and enhance student learning with curriculum. Implemented parental support through volunteering in classroom. Sent home weekly parent letters to inform families of classroom learning. Show less

First Grade Teacher

• Aug 2005 - Jul 2006

Taught in an economically diverse classroom. Administered Directed Reading Assessments to challenge each child based on their educational abilities. Co-taught with first grade team members and worked in an open classroom environment. Used technology to integrate and enhance student learning with curriculum. Taught in an economically diverse classroom. Administered Directed Reading Assessments to challenge each child based on their educational abilities. Co-taught with first grade team members and worked in an open classroom environment. Used technology to integrate and enhance student learning with curriculum.

Teacher

• May 1996 - Aug 2005

Highly sought after teacher and mentor with a documented track record of excellence. Highly sought after teacher and mentor with a documented track record of excellence.

First Grade Teacher

• Aug 2002 - Jul 2005

Instructed a diverse population including students with English as a Second Language and speech disabilities. Co-taught with special education teachers to integrate Emotionally Impaired and Language Impaired students in mainstream classroom. Integrated cognitive, affective, and social theories of learning to plan curriculum including language arts, reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Used technology to integrate and enhance student learning with curriculum. Administered and scored tests to evaluate student's academic performance to meet individual educational needs. Conferred with parents and coordinated with teacher specialists to ensure children's continued success. Sent home weekly parent letters to inform families of classroom learning. Received Supervisors Cash Reward for work. Show less

First Grade/Second Grade

• Aug 1999 - Aug 2002

Collaborated with co-workers to advance student's language and writing abilities through use of guided, interactive, and independent writing. Used cross-curricular strategies through technology to enhance student's reading and writing growth. Incorporated grade standards in daily lesson plans, thus meeting School Improvement Plan goals. Maintained attendance, grade records, and educational data for accountability of student work and progress in the classroom. Sent home weekly parent letters to inform families of classroom learning. Received Supervisors Cash Reward for achieving outstanding end of year evaluation. Show less

First Grade/Pre-school Teacher

• Jan 1997 - Aug 1999

Planned and prepared lesson plans in all areas including language arts, reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Co-taught and collaborated with another first grade teacher using a center based approach to enhance student's reading abilities. Used work-sampling approach to report on student's progress throughout the year. Used technology to integrate and enhance student learning with curriculum. Sent home weekly parent letters to inform families of classroom learning. Worked on Teacher Assisted Team to promote ideas and modifications for special education students. Received Supervisors Cash Reward for work with Teacher Assisted Show less