Stephanie Dumouil-Hodge
Alexandria
Summary
Diligent Kindergarten teacher who is committed to preparing young students for elementary learning. Models diverse academic knowledge along with nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students. Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver learning and emotional support each child needs.
Retired in 2021 from Alexandria City Public Schools with 29 years of experience.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Alexandria City Public Schools
08.2016 - 09.2021
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Maintained stimulating learning environments through original, interactive classroom layouts and displays.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
First Grade Teacher
Alexandria City Public Schools
09.1993 - 06.2016
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
Kindergarten Teacher
Alexandria City Public Schools
09.1992 - 06.1993
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA05.1978
Skills
- Smart Classroom
- Educational Games
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Emotional Support
- Faculty Collaboration
- Parent Communication
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Instruction
- Student Assessment
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Alexandria City Public Schools
08.2016 - 09.2021
First Grade Teacher
Alexandria City Public Schools
09.1993 - 06.2016
Kindergarten Teacher
Alexandria City Public Schools
09.1992 - 06.1993
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
George Mason University
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Spelman College
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