Angie Burrell
Cartersville
Summary
Passionate kindergarten teacher with background in fostering supportive and engaging learning environments for young learners. Skilled in developing creative lesson plans that accommodate various learning styles, promoting critical thinking and social skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to enhance curriculum and student experience. Committed to making positive impact on students' early educational journeys by nurturing curiosity, resilience, and a love for learning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Hamilton Crossing Elementary
Cartersville
08.2024 - Current
- Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective communication and patience.
- Collaborated with parents to address student needs, strengthening home-school connection and support for learning.
- Maintained a clean and safe learning environment for all students.
- Improved students' reading independence using methodical sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and strategies for decoding by sounding out words.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction into daily lessons in order to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Hamilton Crossing Elementary
Cartersville
08.2018 - 05.2024
- Guided kindergarten students through learning activities to foster understanding and skill development.
- Assisted students with special needs in daily learning tasks to enhance their academic engagement.
- Supported the development of social skills among kindergarteners through modeling appropriate behaviors.
- Monitored student behavior, reinforcing positive actions to promote a conducive learning environment.
- Ensured a safe, nurturing environment for kindergarteners by monitoring behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Provided assistance to students during lunchtime, recess, and other school-wide events or activities.
Student Teaching 2nd grade
Pine Log Elementary
Cartersville
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Aligned curricula and shared resources with fellow teachers to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Provided individualized instruction for students who needed extra support in understanding the lesson material.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan engaging activities for students using differentiated instruction techniques.
- Established positive, safe learning environment through implementation of classroom rules and procedures, fostering student engagement.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
- Gained insights into effective teaching practices by observing educators and their interactions with students in diverse classroom settings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04-2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Behavior management
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment
- Child development
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Hamilton Crossing Elementary
08.2024 - Current
Student Teaching 2nd grade
Pine Log Elementary
10.2023 - 04.2024
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Hamilton Crossing Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University