Celicia M. Wallace

683 Manderley Run Lake Mary, FL 32746

(407) 314-4400

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Dedicated, resourceful, and results-driven professional with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every student.

Self motivated and accommodating team builder with the talent to develop inspiring, hands-on lessons that will capture a child’s imagination and breed success.

Creative educator, able to cultivate an engaging learning environment for diverse student populations,ensuring that every child’s learning styles and abilities are addressed.

Effective, articulate communicator fostering meaningful relationships with students, parents, faculty and administrators.

“Mrs. Wallace is a very conscientious teacher who always looks out for the well-being of her students. Mrs. Wallace understands the academic benchmarks each child needs to accomplish and makes individual plans to get them there.” Mrs. Laura Williamson, Principal Discovery Elementary 2004 - 2012

AREAS OF TEACHING PROFICIENCY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

  • Assessment Tools
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  • Technology Integration
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  • Individualized Education Plans

  • Guided Reading
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  • Classroom Management
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  • Remediation / Accommodations

  • Literacy Stations
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  • Progress Monitoring
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  • Multicultural Education

  • Creative Lesson Planning
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  • Student Motivation
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  • Parent/Teacher Communication

  • Collaborative Teaching
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  • Growth & Development
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  • Written/Oral Communications

  • Interdisciplinary Lessons
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  • Curriculum Maps
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  • Analytical & Problem Solving

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism/ Mass Communications,DuquesneUniversity, Pittsburgh, PA

Certified – Elementary Education, K-6, English for Speakers of Other Languages, Florida Department of Education

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PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Volusia County SchoolsTeacher - Elementary Oct 2005 - Present

Discovery Elementary SchoolInstruct and manage all aspects of the Volusia County

Deltona, FLcurriculum in accordance with Common Core & State Standards.

Design and develop creative programs to meet specific academic,

intellectual and social needs of all students. Assess

student performance through anecdotal records, student-

teacher conferencing, peer evaluation, checklists and

student portfolios. Grade Level Chairperson 2012-current

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Common Core In Action 61 Credit Hours April - 2014

Interactive Student Notebooks 6 Credit Hours Nov - 2013

Kagen Cooperative Learning 12 Credit Hours June - 2013

Apple I-Pad Training & Application 6 Credit Hours Feb -2013

Managing Physical Space 7 Credit Hours Oct -2012

Lead Mentor Training 4 Credit Hours July -2012

School Improvement 12 Credit Hours Feb - 2012

Special Methods In Mathematics 6 Credit Hours Feb–2012

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

Volusia Teachers Organization 2006 - 2012

National Education Association2006 - 2012

American Federation of Teachers 2006 - 2012

Florida Education Association2006 - 2012

Parent Teacher Association 2005 - 2012

Budget Committee 2006–2012

TECHNOLOGICAL PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) Internet, Jump Start, Waterford, Pinnacle, Success Maker

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PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY

• Arrow ElectronicsMaterial Planner/ Business Operations Analyst Jul 2000 – Oct 2005

Lake Mary, FL Manage:Profitability for Multiple East Coast Opportunity

Sales Offices and Customers Inventory Pipeline.

Increase Return on Working Capital, Communicate

with Management and Educate Selling

Teams in order to Preserve Sales Integrity, Highlight

Best Practices and Ensure Achievement of Corporate

Goals and Initiatives. Establish Influential Relationships

with Suppliers and Product Managers.

  • Hill & AssociatesWriter/ Career Coach Feb 2000 – June 2000 Altamonte Springs, FL Provide: Career Counseling and Professional Opportunity

Resume Development. Generate Clients/New

Business, Organize Job Fairs and Career Seminars.

Projects: Newsletter Feature Articles, Advertising

Copy, Concept, Design Development.

  • Eichleay CorporationOffice Services Coordinator Aug 1991 – May 1999

Eichleay Engineers Inc.Assistant Property Manager Relocation

Pittsburgh, PA Staff: 7.

Managed All Functions Relating To Corporate

Properties and Assets. Fleet/Vehicles Administrator,

Credit Card Administrator. Risk Management.