Bonnie McLennan
Fifth Grade Teacher
Summary
Passionate fifth grade teacher for seventeen years. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fifth Grade Teacher
West Chester Friends School
West Chester, United States
09.2006 - 05.2023
- Implemented Responsive Classroom techniques to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Created a rich, rigorous, and stimulating language arts and social studies curriculum that fostered a love of reading, writing, and history.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Developed a diverse and inclusive curriculum which provided windows and mirrors for students to understand their identity and others.
- Co-facilitated the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Group at school
- Directed a yearly presentation of a Shakespeare play by the Fifth Grade.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Fourth Grade Elementary Teacher
West Chester Friend's School
West Chester, PA
09.2005 - 08.2006
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Developed an innovative and engaging writing program which fostered a love of writing.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Classroom Assistant
West Chester Friends School
West Chester, PA
09.2002 - 08.2005
- Supported the classroom teacher to develop a loving, safe, and engaging learning environment
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Developed creative and engaging lesson plans to foster a love of reading and math.
- Built strong relationships with each child through learning and play.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
Support Group Facilitator
Parents As Counselors And Teachers Family Support
Wilmington, DE
09.1994 - 08.2002
- Facilitated support groups for parents, teens, and children at workshops.
- Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
- Acted as a play ally for children to assist children in using play to access emotions.
- Maintained positive, comforting environment that felt safe and inviting to parents, teens, and children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI 09.1980 - 05.1984
Bachelor of Science - Education: Secondary And Elementary
Immaculata College
09.1996 - 05.1999
Skills
Relationship building
Behavioral improvements
Proficient in Google Classroom
Lesson Planning
Team collaboration
Certification
World Peace Game Facilitator
World Peace Game Facilitator
Certified to facilitate the World Peace Game with fourth and fifth grade students.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
To thine own self be true.
William Shakespeare
Timeline
World Peace Game Facilitator
07-2018
Fifth Grade Teacher
West Chester Friends School
09.2006 - 05.2023
Fourth Grade Elementary Teacher
West Chester Friend's School
09.2005 - 08.2006
Classroom Assistant
West Chester Friends School
09.2002 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Education: Secondary And Elementary
Immaculata College
09.1996 - 05.1999
Support Group Facilitator
Parents As Counselors And Teachers Family Support
09.1994 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Rhode Island
09.1980 - 05.1984