Language Arts Lead Teacher

Pamela K. Wilkins

**** *. ********* ***., ****-So. Chicago, IL 60640

Phone: H 773-***-**** C 773-***-**** Email: ***************@*****.***

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

ESL Endorsement

Concordia University Chicago, Chicago, IL

Master of Science: Teaching of Reading

Chicago State University, Chicago, IL

Certification: Early Childhood Teaching/Type 04

Chicago State University, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts: Mass Communications

Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, OH

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Head Start Lead Teacher Mary Crane Center, Chicago, IL 2019 - 2021

Utilize appropriate language, interactions, and positive discipline

Model positive behavior

Instruct, and supervise children in classroom activities

Implement age-appropriate activities that support the Head Start standards, the NAEYC standards and the creative curriculum

Implement and model family style eating during mealtimes

Continuously monitor children to ensure safety at all times, and report child abuse and neglect when necessary

Assess children on a regular basis

Take pictures and maintain anecdotal notes, written observations, and other approved forms of documentation

Pre-K Faraday Elementary, Chicago, IL 2014 - 2018

Provided Homework Information Workshop for parents to communicate classwork and lesson plans to encourage incorporating instruction at home

Created and led instructional activities focused on physical, mental, and social development

Monitored and recorded students’ progress and achievements and identified areas in need of further development

Prepared students for acceleration to kindergarten

Developed Literacy and Science Workshops that engaged parents in classroom activities

Developed a Dr. Seuss Reader’s Theatre Program for student participation

Primary TAT Dett Elementary, Chicago, IL March – June 2014

Used effective classroom management practices: The Champs Approach

Provided differentiated instruction based on assessments of current reading and math levels

Implemented response to intervention practices

Communicated with parents to ensure proper academic guidance at home

Prepared students for standardized assessments

Developed a Kindergarten end of year Reader’s Theatre Program

Primary Teacher Lewis Elementary, Chicago, IL 1999 – 2013

Prepared and taught lesson plans according to state goals

Analyzed student data to determine areas of weakness and developed programs to improve

Maintained order and discipline in large and small classes

Employed multiple teaching methods to ensure student achievements

Motivated students through an active learning environment

Developed and implemented instructional materials for math and language arts

Directed and engaged students in Reading and Writers Workshop activities, including student-organized in-class events to develop self-confidence and demonstrate language arts progress to parents

Introduced computer use in learning centers; researched and used various interactive programs to develop students’ cognitive abilities

Encouraged open communication with parents through letters and calls

Developed and facilitated Homework Information Workshop and Austin Community Social Services Workshop to inform parents of curriculum expectations, provide outside resources and foster participation

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