Literacy and Language Development
Annetta Assanah
Senior Assistant Mistress(Teacher)
Summary
As an educator, I am highly trained to maintain discipline, motivation and active engagement amongst the students in my c lass. I have been an industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. I have implemented intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. I am a very energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Part of my job is to keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. I am diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. I am compassionate, creative and effective with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. I am equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. I am an student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach, competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Ministry Of Education
08.2011 - Current
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
No Degree -
05.2001 -
Bachelor Degree in Education - Literacy
University of Guyana
Turkeyn, Georgetown, Guyana 05.2001 -
Skills
Instructional Methods
Goal Setting
Teaching Certification
Student Motivation and Engagement
Group and individual instruction
Multitasking Abilities
Behavior Modification Techniques
Behavior Modification Techniques
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
Self Motivation
Decision-Making
Problem-solving abilities
Student Support
Audio-Visual Aids
Effective Communication
Technology Integration
Small Group Instruction
Learning Style Assessment
Assessment Strategies
Parent Communication
Student rapport
Interpersonal and Social Skills
Lesson Planning
Literacy development
Attention to Detail
Test Grading
Positive Reinforcement
Time management abilities
Analytical Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Interests
Cultural Activities and Sports
I am versed in local sports as cricket, circle tennis and athletics. I am versed in employing team management techniques and organizing sports activities.
Work well with others to put on cultural activities and inclusiveness.
Timeline
Teacher
Ministry Of Education
08.2011 - Current
No Degree -
05.2001 -
Bachelor Degree in Education - Literacy
University of Guyana
05.2001 -