Angela Rusk
Bel Aire,KS
Summary
Accomplished Kindergarten Teacher at USD 259 Wichita Public Schools, adept in differentiated instruction and fostering parent-teacher communication. Excelled in classroom management and faculty collaboration, significantly enhancing student learning experiences through innovative educational strategies. Demonstrated a proven track record in boosting children's social skills and academic progress. Dedicated teacher with demonstrated ability to motivate and engage students in learning. Manages diverse classroom, assessing student progress and developing positive relationships with students and parents.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
2012.08 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Early Childhood Educator
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools-Colvin
1997.08 - 2012.05
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSNo Degree - Elementary Education
Friends University
Wichita, KSMaster of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS12.2011
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Classroom Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Faculty Collaboration
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
2012.08 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools-Colvin
1997.08 - 2012.05
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Kansas State University
No Degree - Elementary Education
Friends University
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Kansas State University
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