Candice Powell
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Creative, passionate literacy tutor with over 10 years experience working with children both in and out of the classroom. Dedicated to ensuring student success through detailed assessments and explicit, diagnostic instruction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Literacy Tutor
Self
09.2022 - Current
- Creates personalized lesson plans to meet individual needs of students
- Maintains records of student assessment and progress
Outdoor Social Studies Teacher/Lead Tour Guide
French Quartour Kids
01.2022 - Current
- Escorted children on educational history tours through the French Quarter
- Provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Delivered information in age-appropriate ways, accommodating varying temperaments and energy levels
- Orchestrated use of educational props
- Corresponded with customers to confirm tours
Reading Interventionist Volunteer
Bricolage Elementary School
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress
Kindergaten Teacher
Kenwood Corner
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Created and developed lesson plans, games, and activities to support student physical, mental, and social development
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Organized school gatherings, music recitals and field trips
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Preschool Lead Teacher
All Austin Cooperative
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Planned developmentally appropriate curriculum based on students' interests
- Scheduled and conducted home visits prior to the start of each school year
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Communicated with parents daily regarding children's progress
Education
K-6 Teaching License -
University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05.2009
Skills
- Passionate Educator
- Explicit Instruction and Communication
- Orton Gillingham Trained
- Individual Lessons
- Interactive Learning Strategies
- Administering Diagnostic Assessments
Timeline
Literacy Tutor
Self
09.2022 - Current
Reading Interventionist Volunteer
Bricolage Elementary School
09.2022 - 05.2023
Outdoor Social Studies Teacher/Lead Tour Guide
French Quartour Kids
01.2022 - Current
Kindergaten Teacher
Kenwood Corner
09.2020 - 06.2021
Preschool Lead Teacher
All Austin Cooperative
08.2017 - 06.2020
K-6 Teaching License -
University of North Carolina Asheville
Bachelor of Arts - English
Monmouth University
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