Linda Sitchler
Summary
Upbeat Elementary school 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. Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Tempe Unifies School District
08.2009 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
Elementary School Teacher
Pan American Traditional Charter School
08.2004 - 06.2009
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2020
Master of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2009
Skills
- State Standards Adherence
- Activity Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Classroom Management
Certification
Elementary school teacher certified
hiking, playing board game with family and trying new things.
I love spending time with my family and different people and learning new things.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Tempe Unifies School District
08.2009 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Pan American Traditional Charter School
08.2004 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
Northern Arizona University
Master of Arts - Education
Arizona State University