~ Dedicated Elementary Teacher eager to contribute talents toward supporting a dynamic school and its students in achieving academic goals and objectives. ~

 

         Polished blend of interpersonal, communication, problem solving and administrative skills.

         Adept at leveraging varying teaching approaches and strategies to accommodate students diverse needs and learning styles; keen interests in teaching grades 6 through 8.

         Cultivate a safe, supportive, comfortable and secure learning environment to foster the academic, social, and cognitive growth of students. 

         Sound knowledge of supervisory practices, classroom management strategies, and appropriate student discipline. 

         Exhibit innovative thinking abilities to prepare, coordinate and deliver educational and fun activities for students.

         Able to plan, develop and administer curriculum and lesson plans tailored to students' age, needs and ability levels.  

         Exercise solid critical thinking abilities to evaluate student comprehension and progress.

         Superior multi-tasking abilities; gracefully balance competing and simultaneous priorities.

 

 

AG Elder Elementary School / Joshua Independent School District, Joshua, Texas, 2008 to Present

Special Education Resource / Inclusion Teacher

         Develop and implement IEPs, document student progress, and hold meetings with parents and students to identify needs, implement special accommodations, and optimize academic success.

         Exhibit outstanding versatility in creating lesson plans for Reading, Math, English, and Language Arts spanning a broad range of academic levels.

         Resourcefully provide inclusion support and modified classroom activities for special needs students in the General Education classroom.   

         Function as TAKS Test Administrator for special needs students inclusive of small group, individual, and oral administration of TAKS-A, TAKS-M, and TAKS-Alt.

         Proactively serve as active member of ARD committee. 

 

Fort Worth and Burleson Independent School Districts, Fort Worth, Texas, 2007 to 2009

Substitute Teacher,  Degreed

         Administered tests and lesson plans created by regular teacher and demonstrated excellence in classroom management.

 

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

World Marketing - Dallas, Dallas, Texas, 1993 to 2007

Senior Account Executive, Database / Rebate Department

         Provided exceptional client service for company offering strategic, production and mailing services.

         Identified client needs and orchestrated programs and projects by calculating quotes, formulating schedules, documenting progress, monitoring quality control, and providing attentive and outstanding client support.

         Demonstrated an exemplary commitment to company success and personal growth through active participation on several committees including ISO Certification, RAVE Awards, and Business   Continuity Planning.

 

Prior background: Honorably discharged as First Lieutenant from the United States Air Force. 

 

 

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Sociology, University of Texas at Arlington

 

Texas Teacher Alternative Certification Program

 

Standard Certifications, Texas:

         Science Grades 4-8

         English Language Arts Reading Grades 4-8

         Generalist Grades 4-8

         EC-12 Special Education

         EC-4 Generalist

         English as a Second Language Supplemental

 

Harry Wong Classroom Management Seminar

Madeline Hunter Lesson Planning Seminar

Structuring the Classroom Using Visual Strategies - Novice

Language in the Classroom

Early Childhood Development, Positive Strategies

TAKS Alt Training - online (Pearson)

Questioning and Other Activities for the Gifted and Talented

Reading Strategies for the Gifted and Talented

Math and Art for the Gifted and Talented

CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

SRA Corrective Reading/Decoding

 

 

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook); Skyward; Adobe Writer and Reader; Crystal Reports through PrintStream; ProMail; ESped - Online IEP

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

 

Hiring Agent Name

Title

School Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as an Elementary or Middle School Teacher and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you excellent experience in developing, adapting, and delivering curriculum and lesson plans, and an exemplary blend of talents in classroom management, parent relations, student assessment, and assisting struggling students to achieve success and self-confidence. To complement these qualifications, I offer sharp communication, interpersonal, organizational and prioritization skills which are essential as a teacher.     

 

As a proactive contributor to your school, you will find me to be a highly motivated professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior self-initiative, unparalleled versatility, and well-honed leadership attributes. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <insert name of school>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future. 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

Interviewer s Name

Title

Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

It was a pleasure (speaking with you/meeting with you) on [insert date here]. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the time you spent with me, as well as to express my appreciation for the information you offered. I am still very interested in the [insert name of position] position, and I am convinced that it is the right job for me. I feel my background and qualifications prepare me well for the responsibilities we discussed.

 

The position as you described it to me would combine my strong skills in [insert two skills or qualities here].  This would allow me to make the same valuable contribution to your school as I ve made to my past employers a win-win proposition for both of us.

 

(Choose one of the two paragraphs below, depending on whether or not you have, or have not yet, interviewed with the person)

 

(I am eager to meet with you in person to further discuss my background and qualifications. Please feel free to contact me at the above phone numbers so we can continue the discussion we began over the telephone.)

 

(Again, thank you for considering my qualifications. I enjoyed our talk, and am available at any time to provide you with any more information you may need. I look forward to hearing your decision.)

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy