April Woods
Finger
Summary
Results-oriented educator specializing in behavior management, classroom organization, and differentiated instruction. Expected to graduate in August with a master's in educational leadership. Focused on enhancing student outcomes through collaboration and developing a school culture that prioritizes positive relationships and student growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
JMCSS
Jackson
07.2018 - Current
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment promoting social and emotional growth.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Engaged parents in supporting children's educational needs and development, enhancing home-school connections.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Cultivated respect in the classroom using positive reinforcement techniques, promoting a supportive learning environment.
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues on various projects related to curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Implemented differentiated instruction in daily lessons, addressing diverse learner needs and encouraging individual growth.
Kindergarten Teacher
Arrow Academy of Excellence Charter School
Memphis
07.2014 - 07.2018
- Conducted parent and teacher conferences to collaboratively discuss and support student progress.
- Built strong relationships with parents and students by actively engaging through conferences, emails, texts, and phone calls.
- Monitored, documented, and reported students' progress and performance.
- Enhanced interactive learning experiences through effective use of educational tools and resources.
- Established and reinforced rules for behavior policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish a solid foundation for progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Austin Peay State University
TN08-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching All Learners/Special Education
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05-2014
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Student counseling
- Assessment and evaluation
- Classroom organization
- Behavior management
- Disciplinary techniques
- Technology integration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Documentation and record keeping
- Community involvement
- Group and individual instruction
- Language development
- Early reading
- Mathematical concepts
- Multicultural education
- Behavior modeling
- Social skills
- Motivating and inspiring students
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Communicating with parents and teachers
- School policy and rules enforcement
- Gross motor skills
- Fine motor skills
- School policy and rules enforcement
Certification
- Elementary K-6 2014
- SPED Modified K-12 2014
- Computer Science K-12 2025
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
JMCSS
07.2018 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Arrow Academy of Excellence Charter School
07.2014 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Austin Peay State University
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching All Learners/Special Education
University of Memphis