Human Resources Teacher

Lynda S. Sanford

**** ******* *** ? Las Vegas, NV 89121 . C: 702-***-**** .

abi0g2@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Dedicated educator seeking a position teaching in an instructional setting

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Eight years of experience teaching grades K-6 in a public school

setting

. Demonstrated ability to develop thematic units, literacy and math

skills, and student rapport

. Energetic, organized, and self-motivated with the ability to

accomplish curriculum goals

. Integrates technology and innovative techniques into course materials

CERTIFICATION

Virginia Collegiate Professional Teaching Certificate: K - 4th Grade

PROFRSSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Alexandria City Public Schools

August 2009 - June 2010

Teacher - Third Grade

. Utilized current instructional methods to develop and deliver general

education lessons.

. Provided differentiated instruction to meet the learning needs of

each student.

. Incorporated technology such as interactive boards to enhance

classroom instruction.

Pursuing Career in Human Resources

April 2000 - August 2009

San Diego Unified School District

August 1999 - April 2000

Teacher - Fifth and Sixth Grades

. Taught fifth and sixth grade in a self-contained classroom setting.

. Used behavior modification techniques as a motivator for improving

conduct and encouraging participation.

. Integrated multiple teaching styles to intensify the range of

learning.

. Supervised stimulating math learning centers utilizing various

manipulatives.

. Taught guided reading lessons to model questioning, clarification, and

problem solving techniques.

. Assisted with the formulation of Individual Education Programs, and

generate quarterly report cards.

. Evaluated student progress and support recommendations for further

student development.

Norfolk State University

July 1995- August 1999

Adjunct Instructor

. Developed curriculum and taught courses in English, grammar, and

composition

. Monitored and assesses the educational development of students by

providing direction, feedback, and the timely assessment of class

grades.

. Performed assessment measurement and reported assessment information

to the course director.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

September 1992 - June 1997

Teacher - Third and Fourth Grades

. Taught a third and fourth grade regular education class with 32

multicultural students.

. Led integrated social studies/writing units that allowed students to

bridge the gap between real world issues and course material through

library and Internet research, interviews, and creative writing

exercises.

. Challenged students to master basic math concepts through

implementation of manipulatives, graphing, and charting exercises that

developed problem-solving skills.

. Integrated technology into the learning process with computer lab

assignments using self-paced programs such as Math Blaster/Reader

Rabbit that develop students' cognitive abilities and basic

computer/keyboarding skills.

. Assessed students' prior knowledge through use of graphic organizers

that allowed students to preview a story beforehand, predict outcomes,

and orally present their findings in a coherent, detailed manner.

Norfolk City Public Schools

January 1990 - June 1992

Teacher - First Grade

. Taught a first grade class with 27 regular and mainstreamed students.

. Implemented a Direct a Balanced Literacy Program utilizing a Whole

Language and phonemic awareness approach to reading, science, and

social studies in accordance to ELA, IEPs, state, and district

standards.

. Communicated with parents to acknowledge superior work and areas of

concern through weekly newsletters, and encouraged parent-volunteer

assistance throughout the year.

. Utilized multiple teaching methods that included visual, tactical, and

auditory materials to reinforce or simplify concepts.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Mass Communications - 1985

Norfolk State University

Teacher Certification Program - 1990

Norfolk State University

Continuing Education courses - May 2009

University of Phoenix

. Methods Teaching Mathematics

. Children's Literature and Cultural Diversity

COMPUTER SKILLS

Windows / Macintosh; MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, touchboard, various

educational software

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