Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Portland Jewish Academy
Portland, OR
2018.08 - Current
Created and implemented project-based learning units that integrated multiple subjects.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
5th Grade Teacher
Brookwood Elementary School, Hillsboro School District
Hillsboro, OR
2016.08 - 2018.06
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
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.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
3rd Grade Teacher
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Astoria, Oregon
2014.08 - 2016.06
Participated in the implementation of a co-teaching push-in model with the ELD teacher.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Taught summer school to a 3rd/4th/5th grade blend using GLAD strategies in summer 2015.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Member of Literacy Committee and Sunshine Committee.
Helped organize Literacy Night.
Substitute Teacher
Portland Public Schools, N. Clackamas School District, Beaverton School District, Lake Oswego School
2012.09 - 2014.06
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Student Teaching, K/1st Grade
Beach School
Portland, OR
2012.02 - 2012.05
Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
Developed and taught unit on nutrition.
Student Teaching, 5th Grade
McKinley Elementary School
Beaverton, Oregon
2011.09 - 2012.01
Designed and implemented unit on reference materials.
Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.
Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Concordia University
Portland, OR
2011.07 - 2012.06
Bachelor of Arts - English, Professional Writing
Portland State University
Portland, OR
2002.09 - 2007.06
Skills
Team collaboration
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Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Portland Jewish Academy
2018.08 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Brookwood Elementary School, Hillsboro School District
2016.08 - 2018.06
3rd Grade Teacher
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
2014.08 - 2016.06
Substitute Teacher
Portland Public Schools, N. Clackamas School District, Beaverton School District, Lake Oswego School