Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
21st Century Charter Schools
2930W. Bethany Home Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85017
09.1997 - Current
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Resident Director
Westbrook Village Players
Peoria, AZ
02.1995 - 04.2015
Directing Shows
Production Designer
Burbank Studios
Burbank, CA
01.1997 - 03.1997
On-set daily for consultation
Senior Technical Director
Theater Works
60th Avenue And Thunderbird, Phoenix AZ
11.1989 - 03.1995
Production Designer
Director
Actor
Teacher
Assistant Skating School Director & Teacher
Ice Capades
Metro Center, Phoenix AZ
09.1975 - 11.1989
Teacher
Creating Ice Skating Presentations
Team Coach for out of state competitions
Education
No Degree - Art Education - Figure Skating
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
High School Diploma -
Fostoria Junior/Senior High School
Fostoria, OH
05.1968
Skills
Motivating Students - Received the "Pay it Forward" Reward
Classroom Management
Critical Thinking
Lesson Planning
Student Engagement
Behavior Management
Parent-Teacher Communication
Positive Role Model and Mentor
Growth Mindset
Group and individual instruction
Curriculum Implementation
Student assessment
Small Group Instruction
Cultural Sensitivity - Theatrical performances teaching Cultural Diversity
Accomplishments
Seven nominations and 2 wins with the Arizoni Awards
Third in nation with NBC and Keiser Foundation on Teen Pregnancy Awareness
Second Place with Arizona Film Theater and Television for film production
Three times names one of the top playwrights in Arizona
Arizoni Award for Best Original Children's Show - Testament which if part of the archives of The Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles and the National Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC