Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Planning and implementing a curriculum that is play-based and aligned with the developmental and individual needs of each child. Creating a responsive, developmentally appropriate environment that supports exploration, discovery, and experimentation. Using the Reggio Emilia approach to documentation as a tool for assessing learning, reflecting on the teaching approach and communicating with parents about their child's progress. Collaborating with parents, colleagues, and other professionals to provide a holistic and meaningful education for each child. Engaging in ongoing professional development and staying abreast of latest education research and theories related to play-based and Reggio-inspired teaching. Creating a warm, welcoming and respectful community of learners that nurtures children's social, emotional and cognitive growth. Ensuring that students are safe, happy and empowered to take charge of their own learning.
Taught all subjects ( English, math, science and social studies) to first grade students according to American Standards Curriculum. Designed and collaborated with other educators in grade level using the ATLAS curriculum mapping software. Single handedly, designed all reading language arts lessons and activities for grade level to ensure consistency in standards to meet the needs of students regardless of their learning abilities. Administered, interpreted and implemented MAP testing to gauge and foster progress in reading and math. Developed creative learning opportunities for students' education, social and behavioral growth. Created a positive, structured, safe, learning environment for all students. Instructed students in all subjects and taught across grade levels in different capacities. Assessed student performance through testing, student-teacher conferences, peer evaluation, checklists and students portfolios. Created, directed and trained students to perform in many assemblies and productions, including plays, musical concerts dance recitals and international celebrations. Worked collaboratively with grade level team to plan and implement lessons to maximize student understanding of content.
Accommodated different learning styles and instruction methodology for English Language Learners and special needs students. Developed positive parent teacher relationships through email and Class Dojo.
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Teaching Diploma- Morland Universitiy