Andrea Belcher
Colonial Heights,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher committed to fostering students' academic, social and emotional growth. With 29 years of experience teaching with differentiated instruction, I have taught gifted students in general education classrooms in second through fourth grade. I am seeking a gifted resource position to be able to focus on providing instruction and enrichment to gifted elementary students and to assist teachers in identifying gifted students in their classrooms.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Henrico County Public Schools, Varina Elementary
Henrico, VA
09.2000 - Current
- Provided differentiated instruction based on students' needs, abilities, and interests.
- Encouraged creativity by giving students choices in learning topics and methods.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that aligned with Virginia's Standards of Learning.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to best practices in education.
- Conducted regular assessments to track student progress, inform instruction, and evaluate curriculum effectiveness.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design activities and projects to enhance student learning experiences.
- Facilitated small group instruction in literacy and math to provide individualized support for struggling students.
- Maintained a safe, orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
Teacher, 3rd Grade, 2nd-3rd Grades Combination
Rockingham County Schools, Moss Street Elementary
Reidsville, NC
09.1995 - 06.2000
Education
Post Graduate - Gifted Education
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA06-2015
Masters of Teaching -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12-1994
Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude - Early Childhood Education and Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12-1994
Skills
- Team leader
- Analyze data to improve instruction
- Differentiate instruction based on students' needs
- Use a variety of methods and materials to deliver instruction
- Adapt to meet the needs of the whole school program
Accomplishments
- Varina Elementary Teacher of the Year, 2008
- R.E.B. Nominee for Varina Elementary, 2005
Certification
Postgraduate Professional License , expires June 2030
- Endorsements in Elementary Education PreK-6 and Gifted Education
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Henrico County Public Schools, Varina Elementary
09.2000 - Current
Teacher, 3rd Grade, 2nd-3rd Grades Combination
Rockingham County Schools, Moss Street Elementary
09.1995 - 06.2000
Post Graduate - Gifted Education
University of Virginia
Masters of Teaching -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude - Early Childhood Education and Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
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