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Savannah Howard

Gilroy

Summary

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.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Go Kids Inc
07.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.

Unpaid Intern

Brownell Midddle School
03.2025 - 06.2025
  • Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication channels and organizing team meetings.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions, providing creative input that led to innovative solutions for clients'' challenges.
  • Efficiently managed deadlines for multiple assignments, ensuring timely completion of all assigned tasks without compromising on quality.
  • Applied theoretical knowledge gained through academic studies to real-world situations within a professional work environment.
  • Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
  • Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
  • Performed 100 hours at the middle school level.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care, resulting in holistic support for clients.

Teacher

The Childrens Courtyard
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.

Education

Master of Arts - School Counseling With PPS Credential

Alliant International University
Online
10-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Development

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
05-2022

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Gavilan Community College
Gilroy, CA
12-2019

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Motivating students
  • Student engagement
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Child development
  • Curriculum development

Certification

Master Teacher Permit

CPR/First-Aid

Timeline

Unpaid Intern

Brownell Midddle School
03.2025 - 06.2025

Teacher

Go Kids Inc
07.2023 - Current

Teacher

The Childrens Courtyard
06.2022 - 06.2023

Master of Arts - School Counseling With PPS Credential

Alliant International University

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Development

Sonoma State University

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Gavilan Community College
Savannah Howard