Andrea Siford
Kalispell,MT
Summary
Dynamic Elementary School Teacher with Baltimore City School System, skilled in curriculum development and classroom management. Enhanced student engagement through innovative instructional technology and differentiated instruction, leading to significant improvements in student assessment outcomes. Committed to fostering a culturally competent learning environment that supports diverse learners.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Baltimore City School System
Baltimore, MD
08.2017 - 06.2025
- Supervised extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Supported English language learners by providing additional assistance during class time.
- Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
Arcata, CA05-2016
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Instructional technology
- Differentiated instruction
- Cultural competency
Certification
- LETRS Volume 1, Mastery Certification 2022
- Modern Classrooms Project, Distinguished Educator
Accomplishments
- Developed and l led district-wide professional development, focused on applying strategies for meeting the needs of Multilingual Learners in content classrooms.
- Developed and led Professional Learning Communities, focused on implementing blended learning best practices.
- Developed and led school-wide professional development for new teachers, focused on creating a balanced learning space and classroom culture.
- Partnered with Modern Classrooms Project to mastery-based, self-paced learning to Baltimore City Schools.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Baltimore City School System
08.2017 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt