Dedicated teacher with demonstrated ability to motivate and engage students in learning. Manages diverse classroom, assessing student progress and developing positive relationships with students and parents.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
TK Paraprofessional
Turlock Unified School District
09.2023 - Current
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Led small groups of students in center activities.
Kindergarten Teacher
Turlock Christian Schools
07.2021 - 05.2023
Built positive relationships with students and families for trusted learning support.
Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
Elementary School Librarian
Turlock Christian Schools
10.2018 - 05.2021
Promoted reading comprehension and literary appreciation through engaging book talks and reading programs for grades K-6.
Organized and supervised yearly Scholastic Book Fair.
Catalogued and organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
Kindergarten Teacher
Turlock Christian Schools
07.2000 - 05.2005
Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Created and supervised a variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.