Virginia A. Davis
Baltimore, MD 21218
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OBJECTIVE: Experienced, goal-oriented, and focused educator who seeks an exemplary teaching position at a progressive and dedicated learning institution.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s of Arts in English, May 2010, Morgan State University
EXPERIENCE:
Assistant Teacher
The Y of Central Maryland-Emily Price Jones Head Start August 2012-Present
Baltimore, MD
• Structuring and implementing lucid and student-engaging lesson plans
• Responsible for creating a safe and motivational classroom environment that promotes academic excellence
• Identifying and targeting learning impediments, as well as, structuring lesson plans and classroom activities to combat identified learning deterrents.
• Ensuring that every student’s educational needs are met in the classroom and at home
• Creating engaging and invigorating classroom learning activities that meet the Core Knowledge standards of the Y of Central Maryland.
• Assuring that every child thoroughly learns and retains the criteria being given, as well as, ensuring that every child will be academically prepared for Kindergarten once they leave my classroom.
Substitute Teacher August 2011 –May2012
Baltimore City Public Schools Baltimore, MD
• Implemented lesson plans formed by teachers
• Adhered to instructor’s class and learning objectives
• Created positive and safe classroom environments
• Maintained a healthy and communicative rapport with teachers, parents, and principals
Tutor January 2011-May 2010
Furley Elementary School Baltimore, Maryland
• Assigned diagnostic tests
• Prepared and implemented effective lesson plans
• Taught students required criteria
• Targeted and accommodated learning barriers
• Developed weekly quizzes and tests
• Issued bi-weekly progress reports
Student Observer March 2007 – December 2007
Garrett Heights Elementary Baltimore, Maryland
• Assisted students with class activities and homework
• Observed teacher’s lessons, tactics, and innovative skills
• Assisted in grading quizzes and tests
• Worked one to one with students who were having difficulty understanding the criteria
• Learned adequate teaching skills and strategies
Skills:
• Strong interpersonal communication capabilities
• Effective behavior management strategist
• Proficient at innovating informative and thorough lessons and effectively implementing them
• Superb creative and multi-tasking skills
• Adroit at targeting learning deterrents and finding ways to modulate and/or accommodate them
• Adept at keeping students engaged, academically-motivated, and excited to learn.