career profile

 

offer more than 8 years experience in elementary and pre-k teaching. possess excellent curriculum/lesson plan design, classroom management, parent and faculty relations, and individualized instruction skills. trained in and implemented the pat cunningham language arts method, serving on a team of teachers that modeled the method for other schools. desire to teach for an elementary school after homeschooling my son for the 2008-2009 school year.

professional licenses & certificates

 

south carolina teaching certificate, k-4

north carolina standard professional license 1, elementary

professional experience

 

homeschool, charlotte, nc                                                                                                    2008-2009

homeschool teacher

     supervised inventory which consisted of assessing stock and availability of products to be sold, ordering, and tracking previous and incoming merchandise.

     devised weekly lesson plans and assessments in accordance with nc standard course of study for my 4^th grade son diagnosed with dyslexia.

     encouraged use of technology for various reports, projects, and learning tools.

     utilized lessons and activities incorporating his interests to make learning more engaging while using teaching methods to facilitate individualized learning.

 

hawk ridge elementary, charlotte, nc                                                                             2007-2008

substitute teacher

     implemented teacher s lesson plans and assisted them with end of grade reviews and testing.

     improved individual reading comprehension by instructing small groups of children in a specialized reading program.

     provided individualized instruction based on observation to accommodate various learning levels in the classroom.

 

yarborough tractors and equipment, charlotte, nc                                                 2000-2001

administrative assistant

     managed inventory control which consisted of assessing stock and availability of products to be sold, ordering, and tracking previous and incoming merchandise.

     maintained accounting records and prepared monthly state and federal business taxes.

 

rosewood elementary school, rock hill, sc                                                               1995-1999

kindergarten teacher

     developed a learning environment encouraging children to make discoveries, solve problems and think independently, meeting student's varying needs and interests.

     utilized innovative methods and materials to achieve effective learning and promote cooperative learning, thematic instruction and differentiation.

     planned, implemented, and assessed curriculums and lesson plans with emphasis on developmentally appropriate activities that incorporated objectives to meet state standards for kindergarten.

 

 

 

professional experience (continued)

 

     attended training sessions, teacher in-services, and staff meetings while maintaining strong relationships with team teachers and administrators.

     planned and conducted activities for balanced instruction, demonstration, and work time that provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

     partnered with parents in student's success; provided feedback on student's progress and areas that needed improvement.

     facilitated planning and development of lep's in collaboration with the special education teacher for students with special needs.

 

richmond drive elementary, rock hill, sc                                                                     1993-1995

teaching assistant

     assisted teachers with classroom activities for a half-day program consisting of 4 and 5 year olds.

     managed classroom by following lesson plans provided by the teacher, administering and assessing kindergarten readiness tests, recording attendance, and maintaining classroom discipline.

     attended and participated in home visits for k-4 program and participated in parent conferences and pta sponsored events.

 

calvary preschool, charlotte, nc                                                                         1991-1993

preschool instructor

     provided a safe, enjoyable, and structured classroom with a variety of hands-on activities to promote social and developmental growth and organized personal learning activities to meet each child's needs.

     presented a seminar demonstrating age appropriate and multisensory activities for 2-3 year olds.

     cultivated strong relationships with parents to keep them informed of their child's progress and challenges.

     engaged children in activities to foster developmental growth through the use of songs, fingerplays, poems and games.

education

 

winthrop university, rock hill, sc

bachelor of science in early childhood education, 1991

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in an elementary teaching capacity to transition back into teaching at a school after homeschooling my son for the 2008-2009 school year, and am submitting my resume for your review. in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include more than

8 years experience teaching kindergarten and pre-k students in north carolina and south carolina. during these experiences, i was able to develop innovative curriculums, focus on individualized instruction for students, and create a classroom environment promoting learning, growth, and development at various levels.

 

some key responsibilities include:

     utilizing innovative methods and materials to achieve effective learning and promote cooperative learning, thematic instruction and differentiation.

     training in and implementing the pat cunningham language arts method, serving on a team of teachers that modeled the method for other schools.

     planning, implementing, and assessing curriculums and lesson plans with emphasis on developmentally appropriate activities that incorporated objectives to meet state standards for kindergarten.

     planning and conducting classroom activities for balanced instruction, demonstration, and work time that provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

     facilitating planning and development of lep's in collaboration with the special education teacher for students with special needs.

 

to complement this background, i possess a bachelor s degree in early childhood education as well as south carolina teaching certificate, k-4 and north carolina standard professional license 1, elementary.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

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