Middle School Teacher
CurrentDeveloped an easily accessible and simplified 7th-grade English/Language Arts curriculum by integrating Florida state standards and recent school test data. Designed lessons to differentiate instruction and assessment criteria for 91 students based on their skill level and aptitude. Collaborated with a team to revise the 7th-grade ELA curriculum map to align with the new Florida B.E.S.T. standards. Achieved a 61% rise in student reading proficiency as shown by the end-of-year state tests… Show more Developed an easily accessible and simplified 7th-grade English/Language Arts curriculum by integrating Florida state standards and recent school test data. Designed lessons to differentiate instruction and assessment criteria for 91 students based on their skill level and aptitude. Collaborated with a team to revise the 7th-grade ELA curriculum map to align with the new Florida B.E.S.T. standards. Achieved a 61% rise in student reading proficiency as shown by the end-of-year state tests, between the 2020 and 2021 school years.- Formulated long-term and short-term, standards-based teaching strategies based on student needs and capabilities.- Gathered and analyzed testing data to choose, create, or modify educational materials to improve learning and accommodate the needs of students from diverse cultures, socio-economic backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.- Designed and executed lesson plans that effectively communicated complex concepts in a clear, engaging, and persuasive manner. Show less