Palm Beach County School District - Literacy Teacher Resume Example

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Liam Johnson

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Summary

Highly effective educator with proven success rate in providing instruction in literacy with a focus on remedial reading in both elemenatry and adult facilities. Proactive and organized with passionate commitment to first-rate instruction in reading, writing and speaking. Motivated leader in literacy with strong organizational and prioritiztion abilities.

Skills

Instructing
Education and Training

Learning Strategies
Time Management

Computers and Electronics
Social Perceptiveness

Customer and Personal Service
Communications and Media

Experience

Literacy Teacher Aug 2009－Present Palm Beach County School District West Palm Beach, FL

Write and execute lesson plans applicable to a variety of learning styles based on Common Core State Standards
Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects. Communicate those objectives to students.

Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.

Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies.
Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress.
Administer, proctor, or score academic or diagnostic assessments.

Online Tutor Sep 2008－Jun 2010 Brainfuse New York, NY

Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.

Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.

Prepare lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to students' needs and goals.

Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.

Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.

Research or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.

Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.

Adjunct Faculty Jun 2004－Jun 2005 Interboro Institute New York, NY

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Taught Developmental Reading and Writing, English Composition and World Literature.

Kept abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as children's literature, learning and development, and reading instruction.

Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.

Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks.

Participate in campus and community events.

English/ Social Studies Teacher Sep 2000－Jun 2003 New York City Department of Education New York, NY

Taught Language Arts and Social Studies and adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Used a variety of strategic processes in shared/guided and independent reading.
Guided students in locating, analyzing, evaluating and presenting information orally and in written form.
Developed constructive and cooperative working relationships with staff members and administration.
Discussed correct and effective written communication with particular attention to grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure and vocabulary as they relate to successful composition of the paragraph.
Explained standards and appropriateness of writing through the development of well written paragraphs in journals, essays, letter (business and personal) and research papers.

Education

Master of Science: Urban and Multicultural Education Jan 2004 College of Mount Saint Vincent Riverdale, New York

Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Arts Jan 2000 College of New Rochelle New Rochelle , NY

Highly Qualified as per Florida State Standards Florida State Elementary Education Certificate

Publications

A Sistah's Retribution, L. D. Hall - December 2010
Rainbows and Me, La'Sean Robinson & Cheyenne Robinson *Children's Book - May 2011

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