High School Teacher

Dorrian Decker

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City: Southampton

State: NY

Zip: 11968

Country: USA

Phone: 631-***-****

Skill Level: Any

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Primary Skills/Experience:

Enthusiastic, dedicated and creative Elementary School Teacher with demonstrated skill in individualizing instruction based on students' needs and interests. Effective at providing quality instruction and fostering a positive learning environment for all students to achieve their full potential.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from St. John's University, Oakdale NY 1/2001 to 11/2012 (Teaching Children with Disabilities in Childhood Education)

High School Dipolma from East Carolina University, Oakdale NY 1/2001 to 11/2012

Job History / Details:

Summary

Enthusiastic and creative Elementary Teacher with demonstrated skill in individualizing instruction based on students' needs and interests. Effective at providing quality instruction and fostering a positive learning environment for all students to achieve their full potential.

Core Qualifications

NC licensed Teaching Certificate

Highly Qualified Teacher Endorsement

IEPs and Title I Knowledge

Textbook Review & Selection

Strong Classroom Management

Creative Problem Solver

Differentiated Instruction lesson planning

Innovative Curriculum Development

Quality Learning Assessments

Student Motivation

Hands on Instruction/Learning

Achievements

Received Bright Ideas Grant with team of teachers purchasing Mimio Boards for all classrooms.

Implemented "Energizers and Fit Kids," in classroom for action based learning; adopted by the entire school the following year.

Participated in team meetings in order to collaborate on lesson plans and assess student progress;Fourth grade team leader.

Worked one on one after school with special needs students to assist with lesson comprehension everyday through teaching career.

Increased parental involvement and strengthen school-community ties.

Professional Experience

August 2007 to July 2009

Bogue Sound Elementary Newport, NC

Fourth Grade Teacher

Utilized a variety of teaching methods and assessments through use of technology, creativity, hands on student activities.

Executed use of Professional Learning Communities (PLC), where all staff work together to help children learn through variety of avenues to achieve better results.

Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and administrators.

Collaborated to develop lessons promoting learning and student engagement.

Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and incorporated feedback.

January 2007 to July 2007

Havelock Elementary School Havelock, NC

Fourth Grade Teacher

Took teaching position as the fourth teacher for troubled and behaviorally disruptive class.

Dramatically improved test scores for an otherwise, "forgotten" students.

Immediately managed disruptive classroom behavior instances.

Created environment of student ownership and learning, maximizing interest.

Use of positive behavior plans, goals, and rewards for all students.

August 2005 to December 2006

Newport Elementary School Newport, NC

5th Grade; Student Teacher

Establish high expectations for students through continuous seeking new ways to improve instruction and link learning with fun to achieve state curriculum goals and objectives.

Deeply committed to improving children's lives and constantly striving to lead by example.

Passion for teaching, learning, and student success above all.

Education and Training

2015 St. John's University Oakdale, NY

Master of Science Teaching Children with Disabilities in Childhood Education

Program qualifies students for New York State initial certification as a teacher of students with disabilities at the childhood level (grades 1-6).

Development of skills, attitudes and abilities needed to identify and remediate major learning and behavior disorders; instruct individuals at the childhood level who manifest learning and behavioral problems ranging from mild to profound, regardless of etiology. Attention is paid to diagnosis, intervention, program planning, program evaluation and research.

2006 East Carolina University Greenville, NC

Bachelor of Science Elementary Education (K-6)

Degree in Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, a Minor in History, Cum laude.

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