Gateway High School - Reading Teacher Resume Example

Caleb Baker

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Kissimmee, FL 34744

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Professional Summary

I am an accomplished educator with more than 26 years of experience in public education. I have a strong work ethic, foster positive relationships with adults and students alike, possess exceptional organizational skills, and enjoy problem solving.

Skills

curriculum development and implementation parent involvement

critical thinking/problem solving decision making

professional relationships

Experience

Reading Teacher Aug 2011 －Present Gateway High School/ Osceola District Schools Kissimmee, Fl

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.

Intervention Specialist Jul 2007 －Jun 2011 Wiley Elementary/Guilford County Schools Greensboro, NC

Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, and potential.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

Literacy Coach Aug 2002 －Jul 2007 Narcoossee Community School/Osceola County Schools St. Cloud, Fl

Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods.
Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning, following approved curricula.
Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Write grants to obtain program funding.
Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in the development of instructional programs.
Observe the performance of other instructors.
Train and assist tutors and community literacy volunteers.

Classroom Teacher Jul 1988 －Aug 2002 Kissimmee Elementary and Central Avenue Elementary /Osceola County Schools Kissimmee, Fl

Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
Demonstrate activities to children.
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to children.
Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.

Education