Bridgette Sparks
Littleton,CO
Summary
Passionate and dedicated second- grade teacher with eight years of experience in fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for young students. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and differentiated instruction, with a focus on promoting literacy, critical thinking, and social- emotional development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Douglas County School District
08.2021 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Second and Third Grade Teacher
Polk County Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and instructed curriculum for English Language Learners.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL12-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL05-2017
Skills
- Lesson Plan Development
- Curriculum Implementation (Reading Wonders, UFLY Phonics, Savvas Easy Bridge, Go Math, SRSD writing)
- Proficient in google applications (google classroom, google doc, google sheets, google slides etc)
- Technology Integration
- Instructional Strategies
- Parent rapport and communication (weekly newsletters and parent teacher conferences)
- Lesson Planning
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Relationship Building
- Problem-solving skills
Certification
- [Professional Teacher License 17478059], Colorado State Board of Education - 6/9/21- 6/9/28
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Douglas County School District
08.2021 - Current
Second and Third Grade Teacher
Polk County Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2021
- [Professional Teacher License 17478059], Colorado State Board of Education - 6/9/21- 6/9/28
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Florida Southern College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Florida Southern College
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