Connie Schu
Columbia,MO
Summary
Motivated Elementary School Teacher with experience guiding students with proven teaching methods and positive interactions. Enthusiastic about helping students understand subject materials and educating on social and general learning skills. Kind and caring attitude when communicating with children. Attentive and adaptable Teacher skilled in management of classroom operations. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Southern Boone School District
Ashland, MO
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans to meet the needs of each student.
- Created and managed a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Provided guidance to students on how to interact with peers, teachers, and parents.
- Conducted small group instruction in literacy, math, science, and social studies.
- Assessed student performance through informal and formal evaluations.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons to enhance learning outcomes.
- Planned engaging activities that encouraged critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary projects.
- Implemented behavior management techniques designed to foster appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
Summer Camp Counselor
The Magic House Children's Museum
Kirkwood, MO
05.2020 - 07.2023
- Engaged children in arts and crafts as well as games while maintaining safe environment.
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
- Explained principles, techniques and safety requirements to activity participants to prevent injury.
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
Student Teacher Intern
Southern Boone Elementary and Primary
Ashland, MO
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked with mentor teacher to plan instructional goals and lesson activities covering required topics.
- Adopted different strategies for managing classroom environments and maintaining student discipline.
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Supervised children in classroom, on playground and during brief teacher absences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MOSkills
- Group activity implementation
- Positive relationships
- Differentiated learning techniques
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Lesson Planning
- Interactive Learning
- Classroom Management
Affiliations
- Serving on the Professional Development Committee where we plan and develop Professional Development for the district
- Member of Phi Mu Woman's Fraternity
- Served as House Manager where I oversaw a house of 90 women while effectively communicating with the house corporation and directly to the house director.
Certification
- Bachelor's Degree of Science in Elementary Education 2018-2022
Timeline
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Southern Boone School District
08.2022 - Current
Student Teacher Intern
Southern Boone Elementary and Primary
08.2021 - 05.2022
Summer Camp Counselor
The Magic House Children's Museum
05.2020 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Missouri - Columbia