Work Experience: Teacher

Observed and assessed student performance keeping records for their progress.
Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations, not only for my own personal class, but to be used for others.
Established objectives for all lessons, units and projects. Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks. Communicated rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility. Identified early signs of possible emotional, developmental, and health problems in students and followed up with parents. Tutored children individually, and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects. Scheduled and completed parent-teacher conferences, keeping parents up-to-date on academic performances. Mentored students with adjustment and academic problems. Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, and student engagement. Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and school volunteers. Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning. Implemented remedial programs ffor students requiring extra assistance. Took disciplinary measures when students misbehaved. Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction. Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards. Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and immediately incorporated feedback. Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions. Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics. Enhanced reading skills through the use of children's literature, reader's theater and story time. Differentiated instruction, according to student ability and skill level.