Anna Pershing
Greenwood,IN
Summary
Accomplished educator excelling in classroom management and fostering student growth. Specializes in creating inclusive, supportive learning environments, leveraging critical thinking and social-emotional learning to enhance student academic and personal success. Demonstrated ability to meet diverse needs through differentiated instruction and innovative lesson planning. Compassionate, creative and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Human Services, Inc. Head Start
10.2009 - 07.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling behaviors, and consistently enforcing established rules.
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Special Education Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools
07.2008 - 06.2009
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Teacher
Human Services, Inc. Head Start
09.2003 - 07.2008
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling behaviors, and consistently enforcing established rules.
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2014
No Degree - English
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, INBachelor of Arts - Journalism
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN12.1999
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, INAssociate of Science - Journalism
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN05.1997
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Behavior Management
- Child Development
- Student assessment
- Social-Emotional Learning training
Timeline
Teacher
Human Services, Inc. Head Start
10.2009 - 07.2024
Special Education Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools
07.2008 - 06.2009
Teacher
Human Services, Inc. Head Start
09.2003 - 07.2008
Master of Science - Education
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
No Degree - English
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Indiana University Bloomington
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Associate of Science - Journalism
Vincennes University
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