Frisco ISD7th Grade Math Teacher
Oct. 2006 - Jun. 2009Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment by designing lesson plans and assess student mastery of content within weekly deadlines and mastery objectives. Proven ability to quickly learn new software programs to produce reports and analyze data by using various applications in assessing student progress and translating information into a comprehensive and reader-friendly report every 3 weeks for 125 students. Strong ability to work independently demonstrated by production of grading and assessment reports, lesson development and providing individual written feedback for thousands of assignments per year.
Showed mastery with MS Office software and time management skills developing engaging presentation material to include review of past material, presentation of new concepts, guided practice and individual practice with the ability to assess up to 28 students within a 50 minute time period six times per day. Managed a total of up to 125 students and effectively communicated performance with administrators, team members and parents. Mentored high-risk students to increase student engagement and increase performance.
Part of 7th grade inclusion team, differentiated instruction to engage and scaffold children with various learning and physical disabilities. Used strong interpersonal skills working collaboratively with co-teachers, support staff, supervisors, departmental and unit teams to address issues and concerns of students and parents. Showing commitment to organization and willingness to go above scope of job requirements by participation in multiple committees, researching and writing grant proposals and addressing school needs through finding and co-chairing of Diversity Committee.