Observed
and assessed student performance
and kept thorough records of progress.Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions
and demonstrations.Established clear objectives for all lessons, units
and projects.Encouraged students to
persevere with challenging tasks.Set
and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect
and personal responsibility.Identified early signs of emotional, developmental
and health problems
in students
and followed up with the teacher.Tutored children individually
and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.Taught after -
school and summer enrichment programs.Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers
and school administrators.Mentored
and counseled students with adjustment
and academic problems.Delegated tasks to teacher assistants
and volunteers.Took appropriate disciplinary measures when students misbehaved.Improved students» reading levels through guided reading groups
and whole group instruction.Used children's literature to teach
and reinforce reading, writing, grammar
and phonics.Enhanced reading skills through the use of children's literature, reader's theater
and story time.Differentiated instruction according to student ability
and skill level.Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology
and techniques during tests.Taught students
in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social
and emotional development.Encouraged students to explore issues
in their
lives and in the world around them.Employed a wide variety of fiction
and non-fiction textual materials to encourage students to read independently.