Dedicated teacher with current Arkansas teaching certificate. Bringing 24 years' experience at the elementary level. Driven to help all students excel in all academic areas and to make learning fun in engaging for all.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Des Arc School District
08.2016 - Current
Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Second Grade Teacher
C.B. Partee Elementary School
08.2011 - 05.2016
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
K-6 Art Teacher
Clarendon Elementary School
08.2008 - 05.2011
Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
Classroom Teacher
Stuttgart School District
08.2001 - 05.2008
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
05-2001
Skills
Previously played the clarinet
Previously sang in the chior
Basic skills in reading music
Grading protocols
Grading procedures
Standardized tests
Online learning platforms
Classroom oversight
Parent and teacher conferences
Lesson planning
Literacy strategies
Mathematics instruction
Skills development
Classroom management
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Des Arc School District
08.2016 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
C.B. Partee Elementary School
08.2011 - 05.2016
K-6 Art Teacher
Clarendon Elementary School
08.2008 - 05.2011
Classroom Teacher
Stuttgart School District
08.2001 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Arkansas State University
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