Beth Durban
Fenton,Missouri
Summary
Upbeat educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Classroom Teacher
St. Louis Public School District
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Increased student motivation by implementing innovative instructional strategies and personalized learning experiences.
- Assessed student progress regularly through various formative and summative assessments to inform instruction.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on interdisciplinary projects, enhancing learning opportunities for students across subject areas.
Social Studies And Reading Teacher
Churchill Center and School
08.2004 - 05.2023
- Prepared, administered and grade tests and assignments to evaluate
- Prepared reports on students and activities as required by administration
- Researched and selected classroom materials and instructional tools
- Created and implemented remedial curriculum to children with learning disabilities
- Experience with educational tools and technologies
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Excellent organization skills and time management skills
Education
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Elementary Education
University of Missouri
St. Louis, MO05.2004
Skills
- Instructional Techniques
- Different Learning Styles
- Individualized Support
- Positive Learning Environment
- Instructional Strategies
- Special Needs Curriculum
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication
- Literacy Development
- Peer Mentoring
- Writing Instruction
- Project-Based Learning
- Individualized Learning
- Time management
- Lesson planning
- Effective communication
Certification
- Wilson Reading System, Practitioner, 05/01/08, current, created and implemented child-centered lessons to remediate reading, spelling and comprehension skills
- Keys to Literacy, Coach, 08/01/20, current, created and implemented lessons on note taking, summarizing, and high order thinking skills as well as coached peers
- Elementary Education, Certified 1-6, 05/01/04, current, taught second through sixth grade students in a private school for children with learning disabilities
Timeline
Second Grade Classroom Teacher
St. Louis Public School District
08.2023 - Current
Social Studies And Reading Teacher
Churchill Center and School
08.2004 - 05.2023
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Elementary Education
University of Missouri
- Wilson Reading System, Practitioner, 05/01/08, current, created and implemented child-centered lessons to remediate reading, spelling and comprehension skills
- Keys to Literacy, Coach, 08/01/20, current, created and implemented lessons on note taking, summarizing, and high order thinking skills as well as coached peers
- Elementary Education, Certified 1-6, 05/01/04, current, taught second through sixth grade students in a private school for children with learning disabilities
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