PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR QUALIFICATIONS

Proactive, high energy individual with a proven ability to build trust and develop effective relationships. Proven track record in learning and development. Effectively performs at the highest level in difficult and challenging environments. Excellent organizational skills, combined with the ability to adapt to new challenges. Expertise in handling and resolution of a wide range of management issues. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with expertise in dealing with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Staff Development

Program Development

Creative & Innovative Ideas

Outstanding Communicator

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Team Player

Problem-Solving

Relationship Builder

Curriculum Design & Development

Strong Management & Organization

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Golden Glades Elementary, Miami, Florida 2013 to Present

Classroom Teacher (Kindergarten)

Prepared differentiated lessons, created curriculum, monitored student progress, planned and executed educational outings.

Educational Measurement: Examine various assessment methods, tools, techniques, processes and procedures in evaluating student performance for Measurement and Evaluation in Education. Completed a project on student learning styles to ascertain the prevalence of oral and visual learners, and their related study habits.

Planning: Design, plan and implement an information booklet for students, advising students and parents on teaching methods, developed curriculum for students teaching projects for health and social sciences, school events, a who’s who of teachers, and location of teaching resources and materials.

Program Development: Collaborate with administration over a six-month period in developing an induction program for new teachers.

Curriculum Design & Development: Instrumental in developing and implementing a working curriculum consistent with individual and group learning needs, improving on-task behavior and acceleration of educational objectives.

Communication Skills: Set high expectations for student behavior, maintaining standards through classroom management techniques and positive reinforcement, resulting in increased positive student behavior and learning, emphasizing respect for all.

Relationship Building: Improved communication among teachers through effective team-building, promoting a positive philosophy of the school and creating a sense of community for students and staff.

Crestview Elementary, Miami, Florida 2011to 2013

Classroom Teacher (Kindergarten)

Program Development: Collaborated with colleagues in developing a program enabling teachers to better understand students.

Creativity: Designed lesson plans catering for student interests and diverse individual needs, dramatically improving student performance in reading.

Earlington Heights Elementary School, Miami, Florida 2007 to 2011

Classroom Teacher (Kindergarten and Third Grade)

Educational Measurement: Examined various assessment methods, tools, techniques, processes and procedures in evaluating student performance for Measurement and Evaluation in Education. Completed a project on student learning styles to ascertain the prevalence of oral and visual learners, and their related study habits.

Teaching / Presentation: Developed strong presenting and teaching style by utilizing a variety of educational tools including games, team building exercises, use of videos, lectures and alternative activities.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ ORGANIZATIONS

YMCA KID-Literature Program Teacher 2012 to Present

UF Facilitating Professional 2012 to Present

Respectfully won “Teacher of the Year” 2015 to 2016

Kindergarten Teacher and respectfully winning “Rookie Teacher of the Year” 2007 to 2008

EDUCATION

Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida Spring 2007

B.S., Elementary Education ESOL Endorsement, GPA 3.069

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