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Responsible for seven small groups of six students per day. Administered standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpreted results to determine student strengths and areas of need. Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Prepared and implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help. Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicated those objectives to students. Conferred with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula. Met with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress. Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Tracy, Ca

Prepared reports on students and activities as required by administration. Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Served as Curriculum Council and CISC Leader for McKinley Elementary, including collecting and reporting site data. Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicated those objectives to students. Conferred with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula. Represented McKinley Elementary as a DataWise leader. Followed curriculum guidelines and requirements of state and school. Prepared, administered and corrected tests, recording results. Counseled pupils when adjustment and academic problems arose. Discussed pupils' academic, as well as, behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents. Kept attendance and grade records as required by school.

Successfully managed a four to six person team as grade level leader. Used computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations. Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. Met with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress. Prepared students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. Supervised, evaluated, and planned assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.Dina Marie Graves, MAEd Page 2 Prepared, administered, and graded tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress. Served as Math Cadre for McKinley Elementary, including evaluating district assessments and providing feedback. Collaborated with colleagues to address teaching and research issues Supervised undergraduate and graduate teaching, internship, and research work Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence Conferred with parents and guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests

Maed, Adult Education And Training

Bachelors, Liberal Studies

Ba, Liberal Studies