Autumn Irons
Newberg,OR
Summary
Creative elementary teacher offering 17 years of experience developing and implementing dynamic classroom instruction. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive, culturally responsive, and trauma informed approaches. Successful in guiding students to develop literacy, mathematical, science, and learning skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Edwards Elementary School
06.2023 - Current
- Teaches 3rd grade students and implements all district curriculum.
- Establishes clear expectations for behavior, creating a respectful and inclusive classroom environment.
- Implements project-based learning strategies, encouraging teamwork and critical thinking skills among students.
Classroom Teacher
Irving Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2023
- Taught3rd grade classes of up to 30 students.
- Created and implemented small and whole group instruction procedures to maximize student learning.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced expectations of behavior to create and maintain a classroom environment where all students can be successful.
- Consistently received the districts highest scores on both ELA and math district and national tests.
Classroom Teacher
Prairie Mountain School
09.2006 - 06.2011
- Looped with 2nd and 3rd grade classes of up to 35 students.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Implemented classroom management systems to enhance class morale and engagement.
Leadership Opportunities
- Culturally Responsive Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Team
- Bethel Teacher Leaders Team
- GLAD coach
- New Teacher Mentor
Affiliations
Lane ESD SB 13 Shared History/ Tribal History professional community
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" for the Eugene Area in 2014.
Professional Development
- LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling)
- GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition and Design)
- Common Core Scope and Sequence: English Language Arts and Math
- Kim Sutton Creative Mathematics
- Native American Educational Policy and Native Languages
Education
- Master's of Education- University of Oregon
- Bachelors of Science- University of Oregon
Timeline
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Edwards Elementary School
06.2023 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Irving Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2023
Classroom Teacher
Prairie Mountain School
09.2006 - 06.2011
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