Autumn Pedersen
Waunakee,WI
Summary
Resourceful and dedicated educator with an adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes effective classroom management, differentiated instruction, lesson planning, accomplished use of varying technologies, test preparation, and ongoing evaluations. Background is specific in teaching ELA, and I'm knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills with students whose native language is not English. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students of all ages.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Waunakee Community Middle School
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies to differentiate learning for varied student needs.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, providing targeted feedback.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance literacy instruction and streamline classroom management.
- Implemented data-driven instructional strategies by regularly analyzing student assessment results to inform future teaching decisions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on current trends in education, ensuring the most effective teaching methodologies were incorporated into daily practice.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment through consistent enforcement of clear expectations and boundaries for students.
7th Grade English Teacher
JFK- American School of Queretaro
08.2020 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher- 6-12
School District of West Salem
02.2020 - 03.2020
Barista
The Pearl, LLC.
05.2017 - 02.2020
Education
Bachelor of Science - English Education
University of Wisconsin- La Crosse
La Crosse, Wisconsin12.2019
Skills
- Collaborative
- Adaptability
- Task prioritization
- Conflict resolution
- Curriculum development
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Creative problem solving
- Effective communication
- Classroom management
Certification
CPR and First Aid certified through the American Heart Association
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
English Teacher
Waunakee Community Middle School
08.2023 - Current
7th Grade English Teacher
JFK- American School of Queretaro
08.2020 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher- 6-12
School District of West Salem
02.2020 - 03.2020
Barista
The Pearl, LLC.
05.2017 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - English Education
University of Wisconsin- La Crosse