Seamstress

T H E RESA DAV IS

P.O. Box *** Richmond, Texas **406

832-***-**** home/ 832-***-**** / t ***********@*****.***

OBJECT I V E: To obtain a position as a seamstress. I have been sewing for 25 years.

QUAL I F ICAT IO NS SUM MARY

A teaching professional, commit ted to providing a solid education and instilling appreciation for learning in all

students. I am skilled in the design of enriching and innovative lessons to address the diverse needs of the students.

K EY STRENGT HS

Student Assessment Teaching Assistant Behavioral Management Team Contributor Facility Methodologies Basic

Education Testing Standards/Administration Enhanced Learning Co-Teaching Accommodating the Hearing

I mpaired

P ROFESSIONAL EXPER IENCE

CERT I F I E D TUTOR January 2012 –

P resent

The Li teracy Council of Fort Bend County

Provide students opportunities to expand their math, vocabulary, and reading comprehension

skills, in order to provide them with skills to provide a bright future.

Inst ructed struggling students in person, remotely, or via phone.

P R I MARY ORCHESTRA TEACHER August 2005 – June

2011

H ouston Independent School District; Garden Villas Elementary School (Music Academy)

Incorporate constructive philosophy of teaching into classroom, by implementing various student-

centered learning methodologies; significantly enhanced the classroom environment by acting as a

facilitator to promote student leadership in initiating and creating positive learning opportunities

Assist student to explore school subjects with different perspectives offered by various disciplines

such as art, music and various instruments

Integrate technology into curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing students’ writ ing

skills and reading strategies

Maintain a productive learning environment by setting classroom rules, holding students

accountable for their actions

Use interactive teaching strategies and relevant examples to illustrate key concepts effectively for

complex subject matters

Design syllabus, lessons, and research that incorporated core subject matter with real world issues

and topics

Provide class instructional goals and objectives to include opportunities for learners to nur ture their

s trengths and talents overcoming obstacles that might inhibit progress

Instruct students in the technical aspects of music; conduct rehearsals; put on shows and play at

assemblies

D ED ICATED SUBST I TUTE Fall 1981-Fall 2004

Houston Independent School District; Various schools

Created and integrated fun lesson plans at last minute when teacher suddenly fell ill. Successfully

p icked up where teacher left off executing a smooth t ransition

Instructed core subjects to all grade levels in various schools in Houston I.S.D.

Adhered to school standards and teacher guidelines and procedures

Follow lesson plans and utilized relevant activities to supplement the lessons

SELF EMPLOYED Fall 1981-Fall 2005

Private Music Inst ructor; Houston, TX

Worked one on one with students of all levels to improve their knowledge of the violin

Offered positive encouragement to raise students’ self confidence and self-esteem

Developed strong working relationships with all students ensuring safe and secure with the

i nstruments

Offered extra, individualized tutoring for struggling students in core subjects

E D UCAT IO N

Bachelor of Arts in Speech Pathology and Education M arygrove College, Detroit, Michigan

State of Texas Teaching Certificate EC-8

Post Graduate Education Courses (completed seminars on teaching and technology strategies)

P ROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Gifted and Talented K-5

Suzuki Pedagogy, Music Education

Student Motivation

Asperger and Autism Training

Music Appreciation

Mathematics and the Young Child

Sign Language, Houston Community College

Volunteer, Texas Southern University Chamber Orchestra

Volunteer In terpreter, Houston Deaf Community

C OMPUTER SKILLS

M icrosoft Office 2000 (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word & Publisher), Windows Professional 2000 and

General In ternet Research

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