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Objective: Experienced and accomplished middle school math teacher with ten years of experience looking to leverage extensive background in affective resolution and problem solving into a contingent position as a project manager or administrative assistant position.

Areas of expertise:

Differentiated Instruction Cooperative Learning, Classroom Management,

Peer Teaching, Interactive Learning, Student-Centered Learning, Student Assessment, AVID Strategies

Creative Lesson Plans, Multicultural Awareness, Team Teaching Approach

Education & Certification

Bachelors of Science, Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

Texas A&M University- Commerce, TX 2004-2006

Certification in Mathematics (4-8) 2006

Teaching Experience

Plano Independent School District 2015-2016

Renner Middle School

Math Teacher (6th Grade)

Garland Independent School District 2007- 2015

Lyles Middle School

Title I Math Teacher (6th /8th Grade)

Assume all responsibilities of middle level classroom teacher including assessments of students, knowledge of content, curriculum, and differentiated instructional methods; applies knowledge of current research and theory to math curriculum. Established and maintains effective relationships and open communication with students, peer, administrators, and parents.

oImplement stimulating, comprehensive lessons that incorporates students’ prior knowledge and needs while providing differentiating instructions and multiple opportunities to demonstrate growth

oFrequently administered formal and informal assessments to discover student’s possible learning gaps

oModified teaching methods and materials to address the differentiating needs of students in both whole group and individual settings, while managing allotted learning time and adjusting tutorial times as deemed necessary

oPromotes deeper understanding of concepts by creating discussion-based lessons that prompt students to discover the “Why?” of concepts and how it connects to other concepts

oUtilize various curriculum resources to design activities for a balanced program of instruction, that allows opportunities for students to observe, question, and investigate new concepts

oCollaborates with colleagues to integrate new activities and allocate effective resources while sharing best practices, refining teaching methods, and addressing academic and behavioral concerns

oMaintains up-to-date teaching methods by continually pursuing professional development by attending teacher training workshops and educational conferences

oPrepared required reports and collected necessary data on students and campus as an active member of AVID Site Team and Campus Improvement Team

oIdentified and mentored At-Risk girls as co-sponsor of Lady of Lyles addressing academic and interpersonal skills in need of improvement

oIdentified areas of improvement and organized activities for incoming sixth graders as member of the Sixth Grade Orientation Committee

Office Administration Experience

L.H. Lacy Company- Dallas, TX 2003-2004

Executive Receptionist

oGreeted clients, appointment scheduler, and answered multiple phone lines.

Westin Park Central Hotel- Dallas, TX 2001-2002 Administrative Assistant- Catering Department

oPrepared banquet and event orders, drafted contracts

oImplemented changes per client’s requests

oCommunicated with various departments to ensure proper event setups

oMaintained order to working and past files, and

oPerformed general office practice and procedures.

Adam’s Mark Hotel- Dallas, TX 1998-2001

Administrative Assistant-Catering Department

oDrafted contracts and banquet event orders

oGathered data and distributed daily reports

oImplemented changes/requests by client

oDesigned meeting room and program setups,

oPerformed general office practice and procedures.

Front Desk Agent

oProvided customer support to arriving and departing guests,

oResolved guests’ complaints via account adjustments/discounts,

oMaintained cash bank of $1,000.

Monika Johnson Phone: 469-***-**** Email: ac0oq4@r.postjobfree.com

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