Allison Blackmer
Winnsboro,SC
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Fairfield County School District, skilled in curriculum development and relationship building. Successfully implemented problem-based learning strategies, enhancing student engagement and achievement. Recognized for fostering positive classroom environments and effectively assessing student progress to tailor individualized learning plans. Committed to empowering students to reach their full potential.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Fairfield County School District
07.2023 - Current
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Kindergarten Teacher
Fairfield County School District
07.2016 - 07.2023
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Third Grade Teacher
Allendale County School District
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Lander University
Greenwood, SC05-2015
Master of Science - Elementary Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2015
Skills
- Problem-based learning
- Behavior modeling
- Relationship building
- Student assessment
- Team collaboration
- Curriculum development
Accomplishments
- Earned "First Year Teacher of the Year" in 2017.
- Developed and Served as chairman to Reading Rays-afterschool program centered on encouraging the love of reading
- Served as a Countdown to Kindergarten Facilitator from 2016 to 2022
- Served on the board of Fairfield County First Steps from 2019 to 2021
- Served on the library board for Fairfield County School District from 2023 to 2024.
- Chairman of Science Committee from 2023 to 2025
- Won a grant for a Free Little Library to be used at Fairfield Elementary School in 2025.
Certification
- Elementary Education Certification - SC Department of Education.
- Lexia LETRS
- Read to Succeed Literacy Teacher
- Certificate in Specialized Studies in Information Science: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Fairfield County School District
07.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Fairfield County School District
07.2016 - 07.2023
Third Grade Teacher
Allendale County School District
07.2015 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Lander University
Master of Science - Elementary Reading And Literacy
Walden University
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