Education
January 2021 - presentOnline Teacher
∙ Produced engaging and academically rigorous learning materials such as videos, assessments, and other digital learning activities
∙ Created and presented learner-focused lessons that were congruent with students' educational needs
∙ Developed and implemented curriculum for all subjects grades K - 6 in alignment with state standards and best practices
∙ Monitored and reported on student progress
∙ Taught lessons virtually while incorporating many digital tools such as Google Classroom, Google Slides, Google Sheets, Google Docs, EdPuzzle, interactive presentations, Nearpod, and many more
∙ Set firm ground rules for online behavior so that class interruption was minimized
∙ Interacted positively with individuals from different backgrounds, all levels of language experience, and with a variety of learning disabilities
Education
January 2018 - January 2021Elementary Teacher
• Designed and implemented daily learner-focused lesson plans and unit instructional plans
• Frequently introduced highly individualized, curriculum-focused lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles and academic levels
• Fostered enriching learning environment through incorporation of diverse, relevant, and impacting lesson plans
• Leveraged achievement-based and progress-based assessments to identify students with unique needs and implemented data-driven learning differentiation to accommodate students of all abilities
• Demonstrated classroom technology proficiency with educational software, learning management systems, and digital tools to enhance student learning experience and success
• Utilized instructional design methodologies and best practices to create pedagogically sound, age-appropriate, and engaging learning materials
• Created and implemented a positive discipline plan which promoted student responsibility, problem solving skills, and student accountability
• Consistently addressed group and individual needs within a culturally and socio- economically diverse classroom setting; fostered a respectful learning environment and developed positive relationship with students, parents and colleagues
• Heavily contributed as a valuable team member in the collaborations of curriculum development during department trainings
• Served on the Climate Committee who was responsible for ensuring that the school was integrating and implementing the best evidence-based academic and behavior practices for improving important academic and behavior outcomes for all students
• Focused on student learning and parent involvement; educated, built confidence, minimized setbacks, and fostered parental responsibility through support, positive assessment, establishment of reasonable but clear expectations, and mutual respect