Julie Hoffman
SAINT LOUIS,MO
Summary
Upbeat teacher, devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Jefferson R-7 School Distrct/Plattin Primary
Festus, MO
07.2016 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
1st Grade Teacher
Hazelwood School District/ McCurdy Elementary
Hazelwood, MO
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
5th Grade Teacher
Hazelwood School District/Armstrong Elementary
Hazelwood, MO
10.2011 - 06.2012
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
6th & 7th Grade Teacher
Dunklin R-5 School District
Pevely, MO
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
3rd & 4th Grade Teacher, Title 1 Reading
Marshall School District
Marshall , MO
08.2008 - 06.2011
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- 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.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Meramec Community College
Kirkwood, MO06.2004
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05.2007
Skills
- Professional Development
- Missouri State Standards
- Instructional Strategies
- Distance Learning
- Setting Learning Targets
- Positive Interactions
- Play-Based Learning
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Multimedia Instruction
- Positive Learning Environment
- Intervention Strategies
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Jefferson R-7 School Distrct/Plattin Primary
07.2016 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Hazelwood School District/ McCurdy Elementary
08.2013 - 06.2016
5th Grade Teacher
Hazelwood School District/Armstrong Elementary
10.2011 - 06.2012
6th & 7th Grade Teacher
Dunklin R-5 School District
08.2011 - 05.2012
3rd & 4th Grade Teacher, Title 1 Reading
Marshall School District
08.2008 - 06.2011
No Degree - General Studies
Meramec Community College
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Missouri - Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Missouri State University
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