Beth Eastridge
Matthews,NC
Summary
Compassionate Teacher with 26 years of experience in education dedicated to creating a positive classroom culture based on respect, self-awareness and curiosity. Skilled at improving student engagement, learning and academic performance. Committed to closely monitoring student progress and proactively adjusting strategies for long-term success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lower School Teacher
Charlotte Latin School
08.2008 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles in the classroom.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lessons.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, ensuring a well-rounded education for students.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents through regular progress reports and conferences to discuss student achievements and areas for improvement.
- Promoted a positive classroom culture that encouraged respect, responsibility, and active participation from all students.
- Mentored new teachers in curriculum planning and effective classroom management techniques, contributing to overall staff development.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities, continuously refining teaching practices to best meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Lower School Teacher
Lake Highland Preparatory School
08.1994 - 05.2002
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles in the classroom.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lessons.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, ensuring a well-rounded education for students.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
University of New England
Biddeford, MEBachelor of Science - Education
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05.1992
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Technology Integration
- Faculty Collaboration
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Curriculum Development
- Social-Emotional Learning Training
- Differentiated Instruction
- Creative Problem Solving
Certification
North Carolina Certifications-Current
- Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
- Academically Gifted (Grades K-12)
Affiliations
- Jane Bratton Spratt Award
- Water Carrier Award
- Grade Level Team Leader
- Math Team Co-Leader
- Aspiring Leaders Academy
- Our Community Listens
- Crucial Conversations
- Kagan Cooperative Learning Trained
- Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified
- Mentored Lower School Latin Fellow
Timeline
Lower School Teacher
Charlotte Latin School
08.2008 - Current
Lower School Teacher
Lake Highland Preparatory School
08.1994 - 05.2002
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
University of New England
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Vermont
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