Teacher

• Jul 2017 - Present

Special Education Paraprofessional

• Aug 2013 - May 2016

-Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills -Assist in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities. -Monitor work, corrects papers, and supervise curriculum-based testing -Perform clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties -Perform assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and on field trips -Perform assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, toileting, and clothing routines. -Demonstrate ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community. -Participate in in-service training programs as approved. -Maintain safe working environment and encourages colleagues to be safety minded in the performance of all school-related duties Show less

Youth Group Leader

• May 2014 - Sep 2015

-responsible for facilitating LGBTQA discussions -creating safe spaces for youth from diverse backgrounds. -prepare discussions, art projects, lessons -assist with program reporting, outreach, as well as coordinating events -maintain a high level of professionalism -responsible for facilitating LGBTQA discussions -creating safe spaces for youth from diverse backgrounds. -prepare discussions, art projects, lessons -assist with program reporting, outreach, as well as coordinating events -maintain a high level of professionalism

Elementary Teacher

• Sep 2008 - Jun 2012

-Provide every student with the opportunity to learn in rich and meaningful ways which support his/her academic and personal growth. -Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment which encourages problem solving, intellectual risk-taking, and achievement. -Support students both in and outside of an academic setting by making myself aware of and involving myself in student interests -Structure a learning environment that addresses the variety of learning styles, interests, and abilities found within my classroom. -Establish a rapport and collaborate with fellow colleagues to foster professional growth and student learning. -Engage in service learning activities to enhance social and academic learning while developing character and citizenship skills. -Integrate technology and other multimedia applications into the classroom curriculum. -Meet state and school-wide student performance goals. -Participate in ongoing training sessions. -Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year. -Maintain grade books. -Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed. -Create projects designed to enhance lessons. -Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans. -Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. -Prepare and distribute required reports. -Observe and evaluate student's performance. -Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures. Show less