Barbra Marcus
Matthews,NC
Summary
Educational professional committed to nurturing young minds through innovative teaching methods and supportive learning atmosphere. Proven ability to design and implement lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and promote critical thinking. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and adapting to evolving educational needs, ensuring reliable and flexible contributions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Billingsville Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Classroom Teacher, Grade 4
- Strategically Staffed by CMS, awarded $20,000 for 3 years in Title I school
- Orton Gillingham Certification
- Evaluations show proficiency and accomplished on state teacher evaluation instrument
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.
4th Grade Teacher
Irwin Avenue Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2011
- Achieved high growth on math (08-09: 0.61; 09-10: 0.22) and reading (08-09, 09-10: 0.16) End of Grade tests
- Develop lesson plans for workshop, literacy, writing, math, science, and social studies and teach 20 students a year
- Evaluations show proficiency and accomplished on state teacher evaluation instrument
- Special service: 2 years on Intervention Team, Data Team, Level 2 IB Trained, Started a Math Olympiad Club
- Participated in MET project and asked to be interviewed for the New York Times
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education With A Focus On Curriculum
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
State University of New York At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh05-2003
Skills
- Effective Classroom Management
- Lesson planning
- Balanced literacy
- Data analysis
- Reading instruction
- Teaching mathematics
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Billingsville Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2014
4th Grade Teacher
Irwin Avenue Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Elementary Education With A Focus On Curriculum
Western Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
State University of New York At Plattsburgh
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