Compassionate, creative, and effective educator offering over thirty years of experience developing and implementing educational curriculum. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Dedicated to 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. Well-rounded and dynamic educator with expertise in curriculum planning and development. Offers student-focused, dynamic communication skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
St. John Brebeuf School
09.2008 - Current
Provide accurate assessment of student learning abilities, designing, and implementing standards-based and developmentally appropriate instruction to ensure meeting all individual students’ needs
Establish clear goals for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those goals to students
Plan and conduct activities for balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provide students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Employing broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize individual learning within group environment
Utilizing computer resources, including educational software and Internet, to promote interactive learning
Evaluating and communicating student progress and consulting with other professionals to discuss individual student needs
Preparing and implementing remedial programs for students requiring extra help
Organizing and supervising extracurricular and after-school activities
Maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge and researching new topic areas, resources, and teaching methods
Talent for involving and motivating students of all ability levels
Ability to relate effectively to students of diverse cultural backgrounds and to tailor teaching methods to suit their individual needs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to convey subject material in accessible and compelling manner
Strong leadership qualities and ability to manage challenging behavior calmly and effectively
Ability to establish positive relationships with fellow professionals and parents.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization
Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed
Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
Teacher
St. Charles Catholic School
09.1995 - 06.2008
Teach students fundamentals of 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade core curriculum as well as Basic French, Religious studies, and essentials of Physical Education to grade 1 to 3 students
Provide accurate assessment of student learning abilities, designing, and implementing standards-based and developmentally appropriate instruction to ensure meeting all individual students’ needs
Inspired higher degree of parental involvement in student education with monthly updates, notebook checks, agenda use and telephone calls
Increased student proficiency in writing by implementation of Excellence in Writing Program
Effectively used positive interaction with students, developing rapport and gaining respect and trust to ensure environment that is conducive to learning
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to convey subject material in accessible and compelling manner
Strong leadership qualities and ability to manage challenging behavior calmly and effectively
Ability to establish positive relationships with fellow professionals and parents
Employing broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize individual learning within group environment
Utilizing computer resources, including educational software and Internet, to promote interactive learning
Evaluating and communicating student progress and consulting with other professionals to discuss individual student needs
Organizing and supervising extracurricular and after-school activities
Maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge and researching new topic areas, resources, and teaching methods
Collaborated with colleagues to initiate and implement student enrichment program.
Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged
Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Teacher
Our Lady of Victory School
09.1992 - 06.1995
Creatively develop and integrate lessons to supplement curriculum for subjects such as ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science; students had advantage of increased learning across curriculum
Coached both girls’ and boys’ volleyball teams.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement