Anastasia Rocker
Teacher
Frederick,MD
Summary
Energetic teaching professional with 5-year educational background through positions as a public school teacher, pre-K lead teacher, substitute teacher, teaching assistant and collegiate-level writing tutor. Experienced leading educational and recreational activities and facilitating classroom management. Positive, warm, supportive role model and successful in building rapport with students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Proven history of improving student achievement by adapting to students' needs and differentiating instruction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Virtual 2nd Grade Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
11.2021 - Current
- Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated times in virtual format and maintains safe and orderly learning environment.
- Implements classroom management skills to create instructional environment conducive to students' intellectual, physical, social and emotional development
- Prepares and documents appropriate lesson plans with grade-level team to teach instructional objectives & meet needs, interests and abilities of 11 students
- Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents. Meets with students and parents.
- Collaborates and attends meetings with administrators, staff, parents and wider community. Serves on various committees.
Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher
Frederick Country Day School
Frederick, MD
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Devised and implemented creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners, and worked one-on-one with students and assistant teachers to increase overall classroom effectiveness and promote Montessori work ethic.
- Maintained patience and calm demeanor in diverse situations to continuously support student development and personal growth.
- Documented student progress, daily schedules, and important updates through Tadpoles app to keep parents informed throughout the day.
- Cleaned, sanitized and disinfected entire classroom and all toys/teaching materials daily in accordance with local, state and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 guidelines.
Substitute Assistant Teacher
Frederick Country Day School
Frederick, MD
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by working alongside lead teacher to create diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Enhanced 3- and-4-year-old students' understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support lead teacher's classroom instruction.
- Documented student progress, daily routines and important updates through Tadpoles app to keep their parents informed throughout the day.
Writing Consultant
Merrimack College
Andover, MA
10.2014 - 05.2017
- Reviewed academic papers, resumes, cover letters and graduate applications.
- Delivered constructive feedback and assistance in one-on-one and small group sessions.
- Facilitated tutorials for groups of students.
- Entered records into student database for collegiate records collection and review
Teacher's Assistant Volunteer
Lawrence Catholic Academy
Lawrence, MA
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Supported pre-K, 3rd, 5th-grade student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Answered 5th grade student questions and graded their vocabulary quizzes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 09.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA 08.2013 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts -
Mary Immaculate College
Limerick, Ireland 09.2015 - 12.2015
Skills
Relationship/rapport building
Certification
Instructional Design Essentials: Models of ID Certificate of Completion
References
Myra Byrom, Supervisor & VLP Coordinator, Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone: 443-809-6000 | email: mbyrom@bcps.org
Stacy Berry, Supervisor, Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone: 410-299-2584 | email: sbarry@bcps.org
Bridgett Palmer, Staff Development Teacher, Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone: 443-809-7515 | email: bpalmer3@bcps.org
Stephanie Gewont, Consulting Teacher, BCPS
Email: sgewont@bcps.org
Kelly Richards, Peer Mentor Teacher, BCPS
Email: krichards9@bcps.org
Beth Marshall, Program Mentor, Western Governor's University
Phone: 385-428-4652 | Email: beth.marshall@wgu.edu
Kathryn L. Nielsen, Ph.D., Supervisor, Merrimack College
Phone: 978-837-3596 | Email: nielsenk@merrimack.edu
Erin Pastore, Supervisor, Merrimack College
Phone: 757-355-0242 | Email: erin.pastore@gmail.com
Phone: 240-626-1558 | email: tinker_bell99@comcast.net
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Timeline
Instructional Design Essentials: Models of ID Certificate of Completion
03-2023
Tech4Learning Innovative Educator Award
12-2022
Virtual 2nd Grade Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
11.2021 - Current
Conditional Maryland State Teaching License
11-2021
National Society of Leadership and Sucess Member
04-2021
Certified CPR and First Aid Certification
10-2020
Master of Arts - Teaching Elementary Education
Western Governors University
09.2020 - Current
Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher
Frederick Country Day School
07.2020 - 11.2020
Basic Health and Safety
06-2020
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
05-2020
Substitute Assistant Teacher
Frederick Country Day School
08.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts -
Mary Immaculate College
09.2015 - 12.2015
Teacher's Assistant Volunteer
Lawrence Catholic Academy
01.2015 - 05.2015
Writing Consultant
Merrimack College
10.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Merrimack College
08.2013 - 05.2017