Committee Member Arts Teacher

Ronna Lynn Fraser

P. O. Box ****** *****.****.******@*****.*** Dallas, TX 75370 469-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position with a company where I can help inspire a positive work environment, which will help all employees to stay motivated, focused, and dedicated to the mission and vision of the company. I have a desire to use my leadership skills and team building techniques to help not only myself, but also my co- workers to help establish quality work that will surpass the company’s high expectations.

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

I am a focused individual with expertise in motivating others to achieve goals and to become better citizens. I hold both my staff and myself in high esteem and interact with the greatest degree of professionalism and personal integrity. My experience includes summer tutoring to help at-risk students pass the Mandated Tests.

EXPERIENCE

Canadian International School: Hefei, China

Kindergarten Teacher

August 2019 to Present

Created an environment built with love and instruction to all students.

Prepared hands-on, motivating lessons and teaching materials in all areas of the curriculum that followed school’s guidelines.

Created and Used formal and informal assessments to record progress of students and held parent conferences to ensure everyone was working toward the same goals.

Differentiated instruction for each student to help refine the learning of all students.

Integrated technology into all areas of the curriculum to ensure success of learning.

Implemented Love and Logic to manage student behavior and create an environment conducive to learning and meeting student needs.

Collaborated with the students’ Arabic and Islamic teachers to help reinforce all subjects in all areas.

Best Brains Learning Center: Irving, TX

Center Director and Marketing

August 2018 to August 2019

Assessed all potential students to ensure they were placed into the right curriculum.

Trained, observed and encouraged instructors to teach students with the Best Brains Standards.

Interacted daily with parents to help them understand the progress of their children in the Center and how they can help at home to ensure even more success.

Worked with alliances throughout the community to help get the Best Brains Brand recognized.

Created a school wide incentive program to that helped build the success of the Students.

Planned marketing events for recruitment of students.

Hanover International School: Xi’an, China

English Acquisition Specialist and Marketing

September 2014 to August 2018

Created the EAL Curriculum for students in year 1-3.

Implemented and trained other Educators on how to differentiate the curriculum with all students especially EAL (ESL) in the school.

Assessed all students throughout the school year to ensure they were progressing appropriately.

Ensured students requesting admission into our International school would be successful by being a Committee Chair on the Admission Panel.

Interacted with Companies to help sponsor and interact with the school.

Planned events and activities with Restaurants and Hotels.

Eye Level of Plano: Plano, TX

Center Director and Marketing

January 2013 to August 2014

Trained, observed and encouraged instructors to teach students with the Eye Level Standards.

Interacted daily with parents to help them understand the progress of their children in the Center and how they can help at home to ensure even more success.

Worked with alliances throughout the community to help get the Eye Level Brand recognized.

Created a school wide incentive program to that helped build the success of the Students.

Handled high volumes of cash monthly.

Created a payroll program that swiftly helped do payroll every two weeks.

Planned marketing events for recruitment of students.

Al Yahar Girl School: Al Ain,

UAE Head of Faculty for Arabic and English Teachers in 1st thru 4th grades.

August 2010 to October 2012

Assessed teachers through observations, discussions and self-evaluation

Worked in unison with the Principal to ensure the entire staff demonstrated high standards.

Created a school wide incentive program to that helped build the moral of the Teachers.

Prepared weekly team building professional development for Arabic and Western Teachers to help them work together as a team.

Created weekly Professional Development for Western Teachers to help them become more successful in their classrooms with their students.

Observed teachers weekly to ensure they were progressing with the students that fit into the new School Model ADEC implementation.

Team-taught with teachers to help ensure teachers were properly prepared in all areas.

Assisted in creating a school-wide behavior plan and policy that all teachers, students and parents had to adhere to.

Worked collaboratively with the Social Workers to help at-risk students get the necessary attention they needed.

Organized a check out and check in system for teachers for the resources at the staff's disposal.

Al Nahyaneia Model School: Al Ain, UAE

1st Grade Teacher

September 2009-July 2010

Created an environment built with love and instruction to all students.

Prepared hands-on, motivating lessons and teaching materials in all areas of the curriculum that followed school’s guidelines.

Used formal and informal assessments to record progress of students and held parent conferences to ensure everyone was working toward the same goals.

Differentiated instruction for each student to help refine the learning of all students.

Integrated technology into all areas of the curriculum to ensure success of learning.

Implemented Love and Logic to manage student behavior and create an environment conducive to learning and meeting student needs.

Collaborated with the students’ Arabic and Islamic teachers to help reinforce all subjects in all areas.

Stewart’s Creek Elementary: The Colony, TX

Kindergarten Teacher

2004-2009

Gave love and instruction to all students.

Prepared hands-on, motivating lesson plans and teaching materials in all areas of the curriculum that followed state and district guidelines.

Created and developed kindergarten vocabulary word hunts to help students build their vocabulary.

Differentiated instruction to refine the learning of all students.

Integrated technology into all areas of the curriculum.

Implemented Love and Logic to manage student behavior and create an environment conducive to learning and meeting student needs.

Made visits to students home to see their living arrangements and to have a better relationship with their parents.

Used formal and informal assessments to record progress of students and held parent conferences to ensure everyone was working toward the same goals.

Participated regularly in staff development opportunities.

Arranged the physical setting of the classroom to facilitate and support total learning.

Helped with Family Nights throughout the school year.

Collaborated weekly with colleagues to horizontally and vertically align curriculum.

Organized plans for fieldtrips and guest speakers.

Trained and motivated assistants and parents to work in small groups in the classroom, use transitional tools, and interact with students in developmentally appropriate ways.

Implemented and generated positive and productive ways to utilize parent volunteers in the classroom to help in the success of the students.

Fine Arts Teacher

The Colony, TX

1998-2004

Developed cross-cultural connections made through the study of various cultures.

Created the art curriculum to focus on many points: art history, aesthetics, art criticism, art production, and interpretation.

Facilitated dynamic learning and creative problem solving.

Coordinated with students’ homeroom teachers to help support their lessons with art projects.

Cultivated a student-centered learning environment that encouraged the development of higher- order thinking skills.

Utilized multifaceted lessons in which students had opportunities to work independently, collaboratively, write, discuss, and produce to create their artwork.

Implemented and generated positive and productive ways to utilize parent volunteers in the classroom to help in the success of the students.

Assessed students through portfolio reviews, discussions and self-evaluation.

PROFESSIONAL PARTICIPATION

Mentor Teacher (Texas, UAE and China) STAARS/TAKS Tutoring Team Discipline Committee Member PTA Board Member (Texas and China) Yearbook Co-Coordinator

Technology Committee Member Volunteer Luncheon Coordinator Social Studies Curriculum Writer Professional Development Presenter

HONORS AND AFFILIATION

Grade Book Mentor (Texas, UAE and China) Campus Mentor Teacher UIL Coordinator Grade Level Coordinator

Public Relations Representative (Texas and China) Art and Drama Club Coordinator Grant Representative Social Studies Advocate

International Day Co-Coordinator

TPRI Training Safe and Civil Training Differentiating Instruction Study CPI Training Understanding by Design Training TESOL Trained to Train Teachers IB-PYP Trained: Inquiry into Languages

Writer for the Al Ain Magazine on Expats Life-December 2011 Writer for the Al Ain Magazine on how to purchase a vehicle-November 2009 Juror for Visual Art Scholastic Event-February 2008 & 2009 Teacher of the Month-May 2008 Who’s Who Among American Teachers-2006-2007 Stewart’s Creek Teacher of the Year Nominee-2005 Stewart’s Creek Teacher of the Year-2002 Recipient of Lewisville Education Foundation Grant-Spring 1999, 2001, 2001, 2003

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND University of North Texas, December 1997 Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood University of Phoenix, December 2006 Masters in Education Administration Thesis: How to Inspire Parents to Volunteer in the Classroom and Teachers and Administrators to Welcome Them

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