Lynn Horton
Grade 2 Teacher
Glen Rock,NJ
Summary
Upbeat and positive Grade 2 Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student social and emotional learning through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. I am certified in multisensory reading as well as children's yoga instruction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Grade 2 Teacher
Alexander Hamilton
Glen Rock, United States
09.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- 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.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners
- Collaborated with grade level to design and plan weekly lesson plans
- received certification in Orton Gillingham to support students in the classroom
Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
St. Elizabeth School
Wyckoff, NJ
09.2008 - 06.2012
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
St. Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY 09.1986 - 06.1990
Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education
Fordham University
New York, NY 09.1993 - 06.1995
Skills
Orton Gillingham Certified
undefinedCertification
Orton Gillingham Teacher/ Fairleigh Dickinson University
reading, yoga, traveling, pickle ball
I enjoy traveling, practicing yoga and playing pickle ball during my free time
Timeline
Orton Gillingham Teacher/ Fairleigh Dickinson University
06-2022
Grade 2 Teacher
Alexander Hamilton
09.2016 - Current
Children's Yoga Instructor/ naturally Yoga LLC
01-2016
Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
St. Elizabeth School
09.2008 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education
Fordham University
09.1993 - 06.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
St. Bonaventure University
09.1986 - 06.1990
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