Teacher
Current• Acts as a Substitute Teacher in for K-8, teaches all subjects in the classroom for the Primary Teacher.• Influences students and other teachers to improve classroom quality and increases student performance.• Distributes tests and homework assignments, and collects documents as they were completed.• Communicates efficiently with the School District to gain information on classroom assignments.• Proven ability in classroom management, discipline and organization, while preparing lesson plans and delivering quality instruction addressing and adhering to the California State Content Standards.• Performs all teaching duties including creating bulletin boards, focus walls, stations for reading, science, and math; supervises field trips, completes report cards, and creates a positive learning environment.• Establishes classroom rules for second, third, and forth grade classes including: Open House events, completes room preparation by incorporating thematic bulletin boards, and conducts STAR testing.• Served as Teacher's Assistant helping get 4th graders prepared for state-wide proficiency exams.• Worked with small groups of at-risk students, who were below grade level in reading, in the areas of phonics, reading comprehension and writing skills and to promote student's critical thinking.• Consulted frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to students and reading instruction.• Recommended materials to aid instruction, and assisted in the evaluation of on-going programs.• Worked with school principals and administrators in implementing the school reading programs.• Oriented beginning teachers and school aides, and helped teachers diagnose student reading strengths.
