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Teach 1:1 English classes to elementary-aged students in China via the web-based interactive platform. Deliver the custom curriculum, adjusting presentation and teaching techniques according to each student’s learning needs. -Maintaining a 100% positive parent feedback rating; 5/5 apples.

Fort Mill, South Carolina

Prepare curriculum and teach 4th-grade studies to a classroom of up to 26 students. Adjust instruction to meet each learner’s level, meet all district administration requirements, communicate with parents, participate in student individual education plan (IEP) meetings and design, and integrate technology and new learning theories into the classroom.*Notable Accomplishments:• Planned, organized, and facilitate a student's Living Wax Museum, receiving high student praise and engagement. • A valued leader selected as a student-teacher mentor.

Promoted literacy programs for two elementary schools including media center book selections, conducted storytimes, and educated students on how to use a library to research topics of interest. Introduced technology research concepts and hands-on media center lessons. Supported lesson plan development; provided select books, equipment, and web-based resources.*Notable Accomplishments:• Directed a full media center update initiative; purged outdated books, donated materials to families, and selected new books and resources to update the collection.• Led a highly acclaimed school-wide International Dot Day to promote global relations centered around curiosity, courage, and collaboration.• Voted Miss Curiosity by the student body for always positively encouraging them to look for and find answers.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

6th Grade Language Arts Teacher/4th Grade Teacher/2nd Grade TeacherDiverse and dynamic roles, responsible for developing engaging lesson plans to encourage student’s drive to succeed. Managed all classroom activities including student assessments, adjusting lessons according to different learning styles, integrating technology, communicating to parents and staff, grading, and administration. Served as an after-school tutor and volunteer for Right Moves for Youth.*Notable Accomplishments:• Recipient of the prestigious Teacher of the Year – 2013 award; also nominated in 2011, 2012, and 2015.• Served as Grade Level Chair for the 4th-grade team, leading and coordinating the team’s academic vision.• Integral team member responsible for successfully piloting and implementing the Daily 5 Management structure.• A valued leader selected as a student-teacher mentor.

Developed creative lessons to capture and excite 2nd-grade learners. Adapted plans according to student needs, presented materials in a multi-media platform approach, built relationships internally and with student’s families, and met all district learning goals and administrative requirements.*Notable Accomplishments:• Incorporated innovative learning and administrative processes as a member of the School Improvement Team.• Supported school performance objectives by serving as an End-of-Grade (EOG) conference team member.• A valued leader selected as a student-teacher mentor.

6th Grade World Geography Teacher/1st Grade TeacherAchieved classroom learning goals teaching within two very different classroom environments. Applied proven children’s learning theories to develop curriculum and lesson plans to engage both 6th grade and 1st-grade learners. Managed each classroom, creating a positive learning environment; surpassed all communication and administrative responsibilities.*Notable Accomplishments:• Implemented industry-leading technology into 1st-grade lessons, recognized by the Principal for the most technologically advanced lesson planning. • Successfully promoted a passion for global travel by developing a 6th-grade passport experience.

Presented classroom learning material to a diverse population of students, adjusting according to various learning styles. Motivated students through an engaging and creative teaching style designed to instill a lifelong love of learning. An active member of the school, serving as KIDS voting school representative, student council member, and an after-school tutor.*Notable Accomplishments:• Awarded Outstanding First Year Teacher for exemplary performance (2003).• Recognized by the district and received the STAR, Successful Teacher Administrator Reward (2006).