April Bullock
Elementary Teacher
Monroe City,IN
Summary
Passionate, high-energy third grade teacher for 24 years. Devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Elementary Teacher
North Gibson School Corporation
Princeton , IN
08.1998 - Current
- Attended week conference in Texas, then piloted, promoted, and led discourse on Fountas and Pinnell Classroom Literacy to accomplish educational objectives and deliver individualized education to students.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Incorporated Iready technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Collaborated with grade level team weekly on building lesson plans, management strategies, and achievement goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Liaised with other faculty and staff to monitor halls, bathrooms, playgrounds and lunchrooms.
- Led monthly meetings as committee chair person for our school's safety committee.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Oakland City University
Oakland City, IN 08.2005 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 08.1994 - 05.1996
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN 08.1992 - 05.1994
Skills
Behavioral improvements
Team collaboration
Problem-solving skills
Curriculum selection
Relationship building
Time management
Organizational skills
Group and individual instruction
Elementary education
Classroom management
Lesson Planning
Differentiated instruction
Philosophy
All students can learn. It is my job to meet them where they are and move them forward.
Timeline
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Oakland City University
08.2005 - 07.2006
Elementary Teacher
North Gibson School Corporation
08.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana State University
08.1994 - 05.1996
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Vincennes University
08.1992 - 05.1994