Bridget Landis
Elkton,MD
Summary
Enthusiastic educator working to help students develop and maintain goal-oriented study habits for consistent academic success. Equally skilled at one-on-one and group lessons using adaptable teaching strategies for different types of learners. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction for flexibility and multimedia integration to maximize lesson engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Title 1 Tutor
Cecil County Public Schools
Childs, MD
02.2018 - Current
- Responded to after hours email to provide students assistance with specific questions.
- Implemented listening and questioning strategies to diagnose student needs and monitor progress.
- Managed schedule of three teachers + weekly appointments helping students with homework, tests and reinforcement of vital skills.
- Developed student-specific tutoring plans in concert with teachers, parents, and administrators.
- Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
- Carried out day-day-day duties including scheduling teachers, recording timesheets, meeting with coordinator and creating a budget accurately and efficiently.
Elementary Education Teacher
Mount Aviat Academy
Childs, MD
09.2015 - Current
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Curriculum Coordinator
Mount Aviat Academy
Childs, MD
08.2013 - 09.2015
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.
- Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
- Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for Middle States Re-Accreditation and Blue Ribbon Schools Application
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
State University of New York At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY05.1993
Skills
- Positive Role Model
- Inspiring Love of Learning
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Student-Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Individual and Small Group Instruction
- Encouraging and Motivating Students
- Building Confidence through Positive Reinforcement
- Video Conferencing
- Differentiated Instruction
- Activity-Based Learning
- Google Drive
Vice-President of the Friends of Villa Aviat
- Organized volunteers, ordered food in bulk, and ran booths for annual Christmas Bazaar
- Took orders, organized volunteers and worked in industrial kitchen for annual Cream Puff Day
- Created an invitation digitally and hard copy, invited families, organized and purchased food in bulk for yearly Ice Cream Social
Additional Information
- Hard-working
- Dedicated
Timeline
Title 1 Tutor
Cecil County Public Schools
02.2018 - Current
Elementary Education Teacher
Mount Aviat Academy
09.2015 - Current
Curriculum Coordinator
Mount Aviat Academy
08.2013 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
State University of New York At Fredonia