TREVIA L. MCPHERSON
Hermitage, TN 37076
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Organizational Development, Instructional Design, Instructor, Educator/Teacher
• Proven organizational skills and ability to deliver on lesson plans in a timely and accurately manner with minimal supervision
• Elementary education teaching experience in an urban environment
• Superior administration skills, excellent parent-student services with demonstrated presentation and communication skills
• Creative, innovative and problem solver
• Ability to utilize different methods and mediums to deliver course material
• Proficiency in MS Office and the Internet.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts – Interdisciplinary Studies Lane College, Jackson, TN
Graduated with Honors, Cum Laude.
Peer Mediator
Pre Alumni Council
Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher, August 2010 – Present
Provided assistance in the design and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum according to the guidelines established by the local school board.
• Assisted in the development and implementation of individual student improvement plans
• Maintained such records and reports as required under the provisions of state law and administrative regulations; e.g., attendance, grades, and classroom inventory
• Delivered instruction in accordance with the areas of content as presented in the curriculum and as required by state law
• Monitored the progress of all students in accordance with the indicators of pupil progress such as teacher observation, formal and informal evaluation, cumulative pupil records, and parental conferences
• Performed additional duties as assigned by the principal or absentee teacher
Nashville Public Schools Nashville, TN
Provided guidance and direction in an effort to improve developmental skills and learning for elementary students:
Teacher, 6th grade, January 2009 – May 2009
• Taught material from approved curriculum in accordance with assigned schedule to ensure student satisfaction.
• Developed individualized educational plans and daily lesson plans to include instructional aides.
• Assisted students in achieving completion of learning objectives.
• Provided regular and timely feedback to parents and students on progress.
• Participated in school retention initiatives by maintaining productive contact with students and by getting in touch with and offering assistance to absent students.
Teacher, Inclusion, August 2007 – December 2008
Provided educational instruction, human development, and encouraged student behavior to students who were challenged, mentally or physically:
• Advised students in matters related to academics, attendance and behaviors.
• Motivated students to actively participate in all aspect of the educational process.
• Maintained and reported student grades and attendance in accordance with school policies.
• Administered behavioral direction and correction techniques.
• Participated in department curriculum meetings
Substitute Teacher, April 2004 – April 2007
Provided assistance in the design and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum according to the guidelines established by the local school board.
• Assisted in the development and implementation of individual student improvement plans
• Maintained such records and reports as required under the provisions of state law and administrative regulations; e.g., attendance, grades, and classroom inventory
• Delivered instruction in accordance with the areas of content as presented in the curriculum and as required by state law
• Monitored the progress of all students in accordance with the indicators of pupil progress such as teacher observation, formal and informal evaluation, cumulative pupil records, and parental conferences
• Performed additional duties as assigned by the principal or absentee teacher
ADDITIONAL TEACHING SKILLS
Ability to Design Lesson and Activities
Individualized Education Plans
Effective Classroom Management
Positive Expectations
Parent-Student Relations
Training & Development
Performance Management
Management of School Policies & Procedures