Barbara LaPrade

Compassionate Teacher with experience and extensive knowledge of Elementary Education. Known for creating relevant lesson plans with goal-oriented mindset and commitment to long-term student growth and success. I have many yeas of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. I am well versed in developing and implementing core curricula. Provided safe learning environment that fostered growth of students both academically and emotionally. Optimized student performance by promoting goal-oriented activities with keeping classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. I have many years of experience in having excellent organizational skills. I became very skilled at at communicating and maintaining meaningful relationships with parents and or guardian of each of my students.