Cari Friddle
Forest Lake,MN
Summary
Upbeat Fifth Grade Teacher 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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Fifth Grade Teacher
North Lakes Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- 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.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Substitute Teacher (In-House)
North Lakes Academy
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
Special Education Paraprofessional
North Lakes Academy
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Cafeteria Server
North Lakes Academy
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools and equipment.
- Restocked condiments, beverages and utensils per expected use levels.
- Provided exemplary service to students, staff and visitors.
- Served food according to temperature, safety and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
- Received and stored incoming supplies according to procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Wisconsin - Superior
Superior, WI12.2005
Skills
- Standardized Tests
- Materials Sourcing
- Proficient in Powerschool, Schoology, Google Doc
- Group Facilitation
- Mathematics Instruction
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Classroom Management
Timeline
Fifth Grade Teacher
North Lakes Academy
08.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher (In-House)
North Lakes Academy
09.2022 - 08.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
North Lakes Academy
01.2021 - 09.2022
Cafeteria Server
North Lakes Academy
09.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Wisconsin - Superior
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