Barbara Drexler
Gloucester,VA
Summary
25 year veteran elementary teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations, and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Upbeat teacher devoted to helping students build connections and enjoy learning. Passionate for creating engaging class environments that support diverse educational learning styles.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Gloucester County Public Schools
Gloucester , Virginia
10.1997 - Current
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, then evaluated, corrected, and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and planned instruction accordingly
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians, and administration to improve student academic and behavioral performance.
- Worked with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Taught summer school and intervention sessions
- Performed math bowl coach and coordinator activities
Substitute Teacher
Gloucester County Public Schools
Gloucester , Virginia
09.1995 - 10.1997
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Education
Master of Education - Reading Instruction
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Psychology
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA05.1995
High School Diploma -
Gloucester High School
Gloucester, VA06.1990
Skills
- Flexibility
- Safety awareness
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Curriculum selection and implementation
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Building connections
- Proficient in Renaissance Place, IXL, Excel graphing, Google applications
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Gloucester County Public Schools
10.1997 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Gloucester County Public Schools
09.1995 - 10.1997
Master of Education - Reading Instruction
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Psychology
Christopher Newport University
High School Diploma -
Gloucester High School