Lead Pre-K Teacher

Kids R Kids Learning Academy, Round Rock, TX

December 2016 - present 

• continuously met the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs of each child

• used assessments to report progress of children to parents through parent teacher conferences

• arranged classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy

• planned both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy

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Lead Kindergarten Teacher

Old Redford Academy Elementary School, Detroit, MI

​December 2013 - June 2016

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• advocated needs for the Kindergarten students and teachers in providing a safe, and engaging learning environment for all learners

• facilitated the school’s newest literacy program Success For All

• aided student learning by use of centers

• modeled and encouraged positive conduct in and out of the classroom

• taught foundational skills for all core subjects

• developed lesson plans appropriate for grade level and multiple learning styles

• collaborated with fellow grade level staff members for advice, lesson plans, projects, and etc.

 

Fifth Grade Intern Teacher

Detroit International Academy, Detroit, MI

​September 2012 - May 2013

 

• designed lesson plans based off learning styles and pace of the students

• conducted centers in order to cater to different learning styles

• instilled classroom management to create an orderly classroom

• operated technology across subject areas

• incorporated hands-on activities and projects to aid in learning

• used the results of assessments to reflect on my teaching styles as well as student perceptibility to the information, therefore allowing room for re-teaching or more challenging lessons.

 

 

First Grade Teacher's Assistant

Rio Elementary School, Lansing, MI

​January 2010 - May 2010

 

• planned and taught hands-on lessons in science and social studies for the whole class

• assisted the teacher in conducting her lessons in Math, Science, Literacy and Social Studies

• helped to maintain classroom management and order