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Allissah Anderson

Cookeville,TN

Summary

Dedicated education professional with a passion for creating engaging and supportive learning environments. Proven ability to develop customized lesson plans for diverse learning styles and enhance student comprehension. Collaborative team player focused on academic achievement and able to adapt to changing educational needs with dependability and flexibility. Skilled in classroom management and student assessment, known for a friendly and patient approach that promotes student development.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

5th Grade Teacher

Broken Arrow Public Schools
08.2019 - 04.2021
  • Engaged students in interactive and hands-on lessons using Google classroom
  • Differentiated instruction based on individual needs of ESL students and implemented Individual Education Plan for students with unique needs
  • Utilized various assessments including the Developmental Reading Assessment and STAR assessments to drive and adapt instruction based on students’ needs
  • Used data from formal and informal testing to form small, highly-individualized, math and reading groups
  • Used manipulatives, interactive media (Interwrite, videos, etc.), and teacher-made differentiated assignments to make concepts accessible to students with different learning styles
  • Created and implemented consistent classroom routines and structure to provide students with a safe and predictable learning environment
  • Participated in grade level Professional Learning Communities to prepare for effective and ongoing instruction
  • Developed professional relationships with students, fostering a safe and comfortable environment that encourages risk-taking and active involvement

5th grade Teacher

Norman Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Engaged students in interactive and hands-on lessons using Google classroom
  • Differentiated instruction based on individual needs of GT students and implemented Individual Education Plan for students with unique needs
  • Utilized various assessments including the Developmental Reading Assessment and Mastery Connect to drive and adapt instruction based on students’ needs
  • Used data from formal and informal testing to form small, highly-individualized, math and reading groups
  • Used manipulatives, interactive media (Interwrite, videos, etc.), and teacher-made differentiated assignments to make concepts accessible to students with different learning styles
  • Created and implemented consistent classroom routines and structure to provide students with a safe and predictable learning environment
  • Participated in grade level Professional Learning Communities to prepare for effective and ongoing instruction
  • Developed professional relationships with students, fostering a safe and comfortable environment that encourages risk-taking and active involvement

Elementary Teacher, 4th-8th grade Science/Social Studies

Saint John’s Lutheran School
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Engaged students in interactive and hands-on lessons using Google classroom and smart TV
  • Stimulated class discussions in guided reading and literature circles
  • Differentiated instruction based on individual needs of GT students
  • Utilized various assessments to drive and adapt instruction based on students’ needs
  • Identified and integrated appropriate strategies to support students’ learning
  • Participated in grade level planning meetings to prepare for effective and ongoing instruction
  • Planned, organized and facilitated a Science Fair for grades 4-8
  • Developed professional relationships with students, fostering a safe and comfortable environment that encourages risk-taking and active involvement

Kindergarten Teacher

Saint John's Lutheran School
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum and standard review and fundraising efforts
  • Motivated students to improve their sight word and reading strategies through small group tutoring
  • Planned and delivered instruction in literacy based on Daily 5 model for one student identified as a struggling reader
  • Guided small group activities in various literacy stations including word work, reading to others, and big books
  • Created and established a behavior management plan that helped to develop students’ sense of leadership and responsibility

Substitute Teacher, K-5, All Areas

Norman and Moore Public Schools
01.2016 - 05.2016
  • Utilized existing curriculum and incorporated creative teaching methods to generate an active learning environment
  • Maintained classroom rules and implemented clear expectations of student behavior for effective classroom management
  • Identified and integrated appropriate strategies to support students’ learning

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, Education for Early Childhood- 6th grade

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX
05.2015

Certification

  • Core Subjects with STR, Grades 4-8, EC-6, Texas
  • Elementary Education, Grades 1-8, Oklahoma

Professional Development Honors

  • Engage OK, Oklahoma Education Conference, 07/18, Attended sessions on becoming trauma informed, utilizing data in the classroom, classroom engagement and STEM
  • Google Classroom Training, 02/18, Proficient in Google Classroom, Docs, Slides, Forms, and Sheets
  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude, 05/15

Timeline

5th Grade Teacher

Broken Arrow Public Schools
08.2019 - 04.2021

5th grade Teacher

Norman Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2019

Elementary Teacher, 4th-8th grade Science/Social Studies

Saint John’s Lutheran School
08.2017 - 05.2018

Kindergarten Teacher

Saint John's Lutheran School
08.2016 - 05.2017

Substitute Teacher, K-5, All Areas

Norman and Moore Public Schools
01.2016 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, Education for Early Childhood- 6th grade

Abilene Christian University

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