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ALICIA DALY

Summerville,SC

Summary

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

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

DD2 School District
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • 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.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
  • Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

Teacher

Affton School District
08.2020 - 07.2023
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.

Teacher's Assistant

Affton School District
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Attended training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
  • Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
  • Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.

Instructional Aide

Webster Groves School District
09.2018 - Current
  • Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
  • Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
  • Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress
  • Present subject ma er to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods
  • Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations
  • Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development
  • Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students
  • Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.

Paraprofessional

Special School District Of St. Louis County
08.2011 - 06.2018
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.

Education

Critical Thinking Learning -

The American Board For

BACHELOR OF ARTS - Psychology

Maryville University
St. Louis, MO
2016

Skills

  • Different Learning Styles
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Parent and Student Communication
  • Behavior Modification
  • Observations and Assessments
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • RTI Familiarity
  • Family Involvement
  • Special Education
  • Title I Knowledge
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Standardized Testing

Timeline

Teacher

DD2 School District
07.2023 - 07.2024

Teacher

Affton School District
08.2020 - 07.2023

Teacher's Assistant

Affton School District
08.2019 - 05.2020

Instructional Aide

Webster Groves School District
09.2018 - Current

Paraprofessional

Special School District Of St. Louis County
08.2011 - 06.2018

Critical Thinking Learning -

The American Board For

BACHELOR OF ARTS - Psychology

Maryville University

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