Teacher

• Jul 2020 - Present

Teacher

• Jul 2017 - Jun 2020

• Designed and implemented multi-sensory lesson plans using innovative strategies and instructional tools across disciplines aligned with state curriculum and standards for first-grade students • Selected by the Griffin-Spalding math coordinator to work alongside International Center for Leadership & Education to author, design and implement a rigorous first-grade math curriculum, now in its second year • Appointed as TAG (Talented and Gifted) Chair, spearheading the strategic direction and program planning • Chosen by the County to participate on a select Math Team Task Force comprised of 30 educators and leaders to infuse best practices of mathematics throughout schools and programs • Trained, mentored, and coached a second-year teacher in planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities; serves as a mentor in Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy Program (TAPP) • Built a collaborative, highly engaging, and friendly classroom environment to stimulate learning, team teaching, and interactive learning • Assessed, recorded, and communicated student progress with students, parents, and administrators • Organized learning resources and classroom to facilitate an enjoyable, positive learning environment • Integrated technology into learning to strengthen 21st-century learning skills • Balanced whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction to accommodate diverse academic levels and learning styles • Identified students’ individual and collective learning needs and planned, prepared and delivered instruction designed to capture student interest and optimize learning • Established improved behavior modification system to reduce student disciplinary referrals Show less

TALENTED AND GIFTED (TAG) CLASSROOM TEACHER, 2ND GRADE

• 2012 - 2017

• Selected by principal to pursue TAG certification as the only gifted teacher in second grade, delivering a robust TAG program that stretched students’ imaginations and cultivated their creativity and growth • Boosted student achievement by at least two grade levels in reading and math year after year • Organized and implemented instructional strategies to develop 21st-century skills in students • Coordinated the process to identify and select TAG students, including review of student data and testing • Served as K-2 STEM Chair, planning grade-level activities for STEM week every nine weeks and collaborating on a STEM team to plan grade-appropriate project-based learning units implemented twice annually • Assisted teachers in developing and providing gifted and talented students with alternative coursework through curriculum modification and acceleration • Created and coordinated a continuing evaluation of the TAG program and adjusted based on findings • Established and executed plans for the curriculum and maintained written evidence • Planned and used appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that supported individual learning needs and stretched the creativity of TAG students • Used cutting-edge technology to assist in the learning process and capture students’ imaginations• Consistently assessed and reassessed student achievement through formal and informal testing • Participated in the district staff development program, faculty meetings, and leadership committees• Planned and conducted parent meetings and supervised student-led conferences to support student achievement, communication, and learning • Achieved 100% compliance with documentation standards and policies Show less

EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM TEACHER, REDUCED CLASS MODEL (2ND, 3RD GRADE)

• 2009 - 2012

• Instructed, monitored and evaluated student outcomes against state standards • Collected data through ongoing assessment conducted at various intervals • Provided information on developmental milestones and advised parents incorporating modeled interventions into children’s daily routines • Established and modified instructional plans and materials to meet the diverse needs of students • Maintained records and achieved 100% adherence to policies, procedures, and reporting standards Show less

GENERAL EDUCATION TEACHER (1ST, 2ND, 3RD GRADES)

• 2003 - 2009

• Provided data-driven instructional opportunities using balanced instruction for students to observe, question, and investigate• Adopted distinctive teaching methodologies, intertwining technology, best practices, and direct teaching strategies• Engaged students on their level, customizing approaches aligned with individual and group needs • Worked collaboratively with parents and colleagues to foster the academic success of every child

GENERAL EDUCATION TEACHER

• 1999 - 2003

• Taught general education students, offering data-driven instructional opportunities using balanced instruction for students to observe, question, and investigate • Used a broad array of teaching strategies, intertwining technology, best practices, and direct teaching strategies • Engaged students on their level, customizing approaches aligned with individual and group needs • Fostered the academic success of every student by working across teams and communicating thoroughly with parents Show less