Andrea Pickering
Salina,KS
Summary
Dedicated classroom teacher with proven skills in lesson planning, student assessment, and individualized instruction. Committed to fostering engaging learning environments that support diverse learners and enhance student success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
USD 240
Bennington, Kansas
08.2023 - Current
- Develop lesson plans aligned with state standards and student interests.
- Implement classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Facilitate engaging classroom activities to enhance student participation and learning.
- Support diverse learners by adapting instructional methods to meet individual needs.
- Assess student progress through formal and informal assessments.
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about student progress.
- Collaborate with colleagues, specialists, and administrators.
District Summer School Director
USD 240
Bennington, Kansas
06.2021 - 07.2025
- Managed enrollment for the program.
- Interviewed and hired staff.
- Coordinated with transportation and food service.
- Organized educational field trips.
- Oversaw lesson and activity planning.
- Communicated with the administration, staff, and parents.
- Managed student behavior.
- Presented the results of the program to the Board of Education.
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
USD 240
Bennington, KS
08.2015 - 05.2023
- Developed lesson plans aligned with state standards and student interests.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities to enhance student participation and learning.
- Supported diverse learners by adapting instructional methods to meet individual needs.
- Assessed student progress through formal and informal assessments.
- Communicated regularly with parents, guardians, and caregivers about student progress..
- Collaborated with colleagues, specialists, and administrators.
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
USD 307
Salina, KS
08.2008 - 05.2015
- Developed lesson plans aligned with state standards and student interests.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities to enhance student participation and learning.
- Supported diverse learners by adapting instructional methods to meet individual needs.
- Assessed student progress through formal and informal assessments.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians about student progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues, specialists, and administrators.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education: Gifted
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Luther College
Decorah, IA05-2004
High School Diploma -
New London-Spicer High School
New London, MN06-2000
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Individualized instruction
- Student assessment
- Curriculum development
- Parent communication
Certification
First Aid & CPR AED-American Safety & Health Institute-2025
Timeline
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
USD 240
08.2023 - Current
District Summer School Director
USD 240
06.2021 - 07.2025
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
USD 240
08.2015 - 05.2023
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
USD 307
08.2008 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Special Education: Gifted
Fort Hays State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Luther College
High School Diploma -
New London-Spicer High School