Experience in Public and Private Schools

Working as a Lead Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher, I was responsible for planning, preparing and implementing Kindergarten and First Grade Common CORE and Georgia Performance Standards for Reading, Writing, Grammar, Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Science and Social Studies to a classroom of students. I worked above and beyond to have each child strive to meet the goals specified in their individualized educational and behavioral plans. My student’s best interest was always my number one priority in helping ensure their basic needs were being met. I taught elementary subjects to students in both small and large group settings, led peer driven activities and I incorporated field trips and service projects into lessons. Moral values and character traits were discussed through literature and assignments. Creating curriculum, professional development training, collaborating and sharing ideas with colleagues sharpened my skills. I implemented practices of Montessori Theory, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Therapy, Dyslexia Education and Child Grief Counseling Techniques. Weekly lesson plans were submitted to the principal, homework activities and announcement newsletters were sent home regularly and parent communication was open through daily folders, emails and phone calls.  For assessments, I reviewed student work, generated varied levels of intellectual testing, scored results and reflected upon student data to make adjustments for instruction and retaught when necessary. Flexibility was key and I made myself available to assist children with questions. Keeping student portfolios, progress reports and appropriate documentation in order and up to date was essential to the job. Throughout the year, I conferenced with parents and families about the developmental needs and concerns of their children, as well as planned future goals and discussed their progress and achievements. We celebrated milestones together with our community. Teaching in public and private schools taught me how to manage a classroom of students, work with staff and administration and most importantly, bond with families through education.

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