Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Self Contained Behavioral Classroom
Green Bay Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2021
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Special Education Teacher
Oconto Unified School District
10.2014 - 06.2015
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Teacher Cross Categorical Special Education
Lourdes Academy
08.2013 - 10.2014
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Teacher At-Risk Program (NEAT Program)
Neenah Joint School District
08.1981 - 06.2010
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Teacher Elementary Physical Education
Memphis City Schools
08.1973 - 06.1980
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.