Each year, I strive to create a classroom that is welcoming, organized and nurturing. I make sure that my expectations for the classroom and my students are communicated from day one by clearly displaying the rules and consequences. During orientation, I issue a questionnaire for students and their parents that asks questions about the child's likes, dislikes, interests, challenges and motivators. I use the information I gather to stock my incentive box and create my lesson plans for the first few weeks. Getting to know my students ahead of time allows me to create a classroom where they feel seen and safe. Though establishing expectations allows my students to feel confident and comfortable in the space, I also want them to feel energized about learning. That's why I always create an engaging reading area that features an exciting theme alongside my expansive book collection.”

Teaching four skills ISupported students individually outside class and during off-classroom hours. • Reinforced positive pupil interaction and appropriate behavior – Encouraged sociability, independence, responsiveness and responsibility. • Kept in touch with parents regarding progress, health, and child’ s adjustment to the class. • Provided individualized care to students with special needs. • Maintained healthy relationship with pupils and parents through effective comprehensive communication. • Attentiveness – Sensitive to student needs. Builds self-esteem and comforts students in need. • Background knowledge of developmental practices and educational theories. • Outstanding interpersonal communication – parent and student oriented. Communicative and cooperative engendering optimal student parent-teacher-administrator interaction. • Versatility in teaching methods. • Efficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, files archiving