Arlene Palma
Elementary School Teacher
Makati City, Metro Manila
Summary
Accomplished but still a seeking and a maintaining full-time Elementary Teacher with a track record of fostering student achievement and emotional well-being. Expert in literacy development and classroom management, demonstrating adaptability and collaborative teamwork. Enhanced learning experiences, achieving significant improvements in student engagement and academic performance. Offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Upper Elementary Teacher
Department Of Education
06.2014 - Current
- Manages classroom behavior by tailoring collaboratively and implementing clear classroom rules and expectations system and consistent consequences for misbehavior.
- Implements behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Supports students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Creates a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provides support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Collaborates with colleagues on classroom policies, management and teaching strategies, and discipline to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Enhances learning experiences and provides support for struggling learners using specialized tools and resources.
- Facilitates discussions with colleagues different topics to enhance classroom management and teaching strategies.
- Supports reading teachers in identifying the reading profile of each student by helping them administer the recommended assessment tools, i.e. Comprehensive Rapid Literacy Assessment for lower elementary pupils, and Philippine Informal Reading Inventory for upper elementary pupils, to utilize the data in preparing appropriate reading materials for remediation and for enhancement
- Coaches selected pupils on journalism particularly news writing and headlining, and copyreading and headlining for district, division, and regional contests
- Assists learners, teaching and non-teaching staff with reading materials available in the school library
- Loans books and other reading materials from Department of Education, Makati City library hub for school library use
- Meets and confers with parents and guardians regarding pupils academic performance and behavioral matters
- Counsels learners with parents/ guardians especially those at risk of failing and dropping out of school
- Builds positive relationships with parents and guardians through constant on-line communications and conferences to involve families in educational process.
- Attends seminars and workshops to refresh, enhance and extend skills
- Develops lesson plans and teaching aids to facilitate engaging learning process between and among learners to ensure successful transfer of knowledge to attain educational objectives
Elementary School Teacher
Our Lady Of Perpetual Succor College
06.2001 - 04.2012
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with curriculum standards and devised teaching materials, and assessments to meet educational objectives.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Taught core subjects of English language and reading.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Mentored student-teachers within the school community by sharing knowledge, providing guidance on instructional strategies, and offering ongoing support during their transition into the profession.
- Facilitated extracurricular activities such as home economics club enriching the educational experience for all students involved.
- Pursued professional development initiated by the school during vacation months to maintain certification and extend skills.
Elementary School Teacher
Saint Mary's Academy Of Sto. Nino
06.1992 - 03.1998
- Maintained a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Developed lesson plans; weekly, monthly and quarterly assessments; and teaching materials relevant to pupils' needs and capability to attain recommended objectives of the curriculum
- Taught core subject of English language and reading to pupils in grades 2 and 4.
- Attended meetings, seminars and workshops both for personal and professional growth and development to be extended to clienteles and colleagues.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Contributed in the school-aimed activities by collaborating with administrators and stakeholders to successfully plan, introduce, implement and evaluate programs for the benefit of the school children and the community.
Education
Master of Arts - Master of Arts in Elementary Education
National Teachers College
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Philippine Normal University
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Bauan High School
Bauan, Province Of Batangas, Philippines 04.2001 -
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Oral communication
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Instructional Strategies
- Literacy development
- Language Arts Instruction
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Classroom Management
Timeline
Upper Elementary Teacher
Department Of Education
06.2014 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Our Lady Of Perpetual Succor College
06.2001 - 04.2012
Master of Arts - Master of Arts in Elementary Education
National Teachers College
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Philippine Normal University
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Bauan High School
04.2001 -
Elementary School Teacher
Saint Mary's Academy Of Sto. Nino
06.1992 - 03.1998
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