Irene Southard
Allentown,PA
Summary
Professional educator, with a positive and energetic attitude skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drives student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Seeking to secure a full-time position to apply transferrable skills and experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Mathematics Academic Support Assistant
East Penn School District
08.2024 - Current
- Differentiated instruction through the Foundations Math Program to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Identified struggling students early on through Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) Assessment, and provided additional support through the Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) program to encourage critical thinking and to expand comprehension to students who are not achieving grade-level expectations.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Southern Lehigh School District
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues
Intermediate Substitute Teacher
Southern Lehigh School District
02.2012 - 02.2023
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
Mathematics Teacher; 6-8
Newport News Public Schools
09.1999 - 02.2005
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network
- Reached out to prospective students and oversaw administrative operations as member of welcoming committee
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior
Education
Master's degree - Mathematics K-9,15 Cr.
Brooklyn College Of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NYBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education; Sociology
Queens College Of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY06.1992
Skills
- Flexible, Energetic, and Hardworking
- Positive and Supportive in Team Environment
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Learning strategies
- Technology integration
Timeline
Mathematics Academic Support Assistant
East Penn School District
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Southern Lehigh School District
01.2023 - 06.2023
Intermediate Substitute Teacher
Southern Lehigh School District
02.2012 - 02.2023
Mathematics Teacher; 6-8
Newport News Public Schools
09.1999 - 02.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education; Sociology
Queens College Of The City University of New York
Master's degree - Mathematics K-9,15 Cr.
Brooklyn College Of The City University of New York
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