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Alisha Bright

Cleveland

Summary

Motivated Elementary School Teacher with experience guiding students with proven teaching methods and positive interactions. Enthusiastic about helping students understand subject materials and educating on social and general learning skills. Strong collaborator and project leader looking to further develop and improve in creating and developing outside the classroom environment in more professional working conditions.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intermediate Elementary Educator

Bradley County Schools
Cleveland
08.2013 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
  • Enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an organized classroom environment.
  • Managed classroom supplies inventory including ordering new materials when needed.
  • Incorporated community business partners from the local area into STEM project based learning cross-curricular lessons.
  • Motivated students by providing positive feedback for good work habits or accomplishments.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress in school.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that were tailored to meet the individual needs of each student including the individual IEP and 504 educational plans of students alongside special education coordinators.
  • Implemented strategies to differentiate instruction based on various learning styles.
  • Organized field trips to local museums and educational centers as part of the curriculum plan.
  • Conducted small group instruction to help struggling learners catch up with their peers.
  • Attended and facilitated faculty meetings and professional development workshops.
  • Collaborated with school administrators, parents, and other teachers to ensure student success.
  • Facilitated parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year.
  • Utilized technology to enhance classroom instruction on a regular basis.
  • Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.

Multi-Subject Tutor

Self Employed
Cleveland
05.2009 - Current
  • Encouraged students to think critically about the material they are studying.
  • Conducted group lessons to teach students study skills and test-taking strategies.
  • Counseled students on educational decisions such as course selection or college applications.
  • Maintained detailed records of student progress for reporting purposes.
  • Created supplemental materials such as worksheets or practice exams.
  • Provided tutoring services to students in a variety of subjects, including mathematics, science, English and history.
  • Developed individualized instruction plans tailored to student's learning needs.
  • Designed content instruction to target learning delays and difficulties to meet individual needs.
  • Guided students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Curriculum W/emphasis in K-12 Reading

Carson Newman University
Johnson City, TN
05.2017 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - K-6 Elementary Education

Tennessee Wesleyan College
Athens, TN
08.2005 - 12.2008

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Technology integration and teacher
  • Lesson planning for all subject areas
  • 504 and IEP co-developer and implementer
  • Extensive work and experience with teaching students with ADD/ADHD, autism, speech, learning disabilities, and developmental delays
  • Experience with ESL and ELL learners
  • Lesson planning and differentiation for special needs and struggling learners
  • Evaluating DATA to identify student learning gaps and improve performance in identified subject areas
  • Curriculum Development and design for the district in ELA, STEM, Science K-5
  • Leading STEM and ELA professional development at home school, district, and at TN Title I and TSIN STEM Conference levels
  • Conflict resolution
  • Strong Collaborator
  • Strong project leading and management
  • Strong Organizational skills

Certification

  • K-6 Elementary Education Degree
  • K-12 Reading Specialist Degree
  • Endorsement and educational classes taken in ESL, computer science, and special education.
  • Lead of STEM team and curriculum integration school-wide level

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Master of Science - Educational Curriculum W/emphasis in K-12 Reading

Carson Newman University
05.2017 - 07.2019

Intermediate Elementary Educator

Bradley County Schools
08.2013 - Current

Multi-Subject Tutor

Self Employed
05.2009 - Current

Bachelor of Science - K-6 Elementary Education

Tennessee Wesleyan College
08.2005 - 12.2008

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