Bridgette Donnelly
Mio,MI
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. Experienced professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking Upper Elementary Teacher position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Fifth Grade Teacher
Mio AuSable Schools
Mio, MI
08.2017 - Current
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Mio Ausable Schools
Mio, MI
08.2013 - 06.2017
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Mio AuSable Schools
Mio, MI
09.2006 - 06.2013
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
Education
Master of Arts - Education, Cross Categorical Special Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH06.1996
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH06.1982
Skills
- Safety Awareness
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Materials Sourcing
- Distance Learning
- District Standards
- Standardized Tests
Timeline
Fifth Grade Teacher
Mio AuSable Schools
08.2017 - Current
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Mio Ausable Schools
08.2013 - 06.2017
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Mio AuSable Schools
09.2006 - 06.2013
Master of Arts - Education, Cross Categorical Special Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Bowling Green State University
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