- Charity fundraising for St Jude's Children's Hospital and Wounded Warriors
- After school activities for parents ad students
- Gardening (Planting gardens and flower beds with students to enrich science standards)
- Disney (My classroom is decorated with Disney decor)
- Baking ( I love to incorporate cooking and baking into my lessons)
carnell whittaker
Galax,VA
Summary
Experienced elementary school teacher with a proven record in student engagement, differentiated instruction, collaborative learning and a safe and supportive environment. Committed to fostering positive relationships with parents and adapting teaching methods to support diverse learners.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher/ First Grade
Carroll Couty Public Schools
Hillsville, VA
02.2018 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of core subjects.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student behavioral and academic growth.
- Integrated technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences in the classroom.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for classroom management and instruction.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, guiding instructional decisions to improve academic outcomes.
- Consistently met or exceeded district expectations for student growth and achievement on standardized assessments.
Elementary School Teacher
Alleghany County Public Schools
Sparta NC
07.2001 - 01.2018
- Developed engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging student participation and collaboration.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress and adapt instructional methods accordingly.
- Collaborated with parents and faculty to support students' academic and emotional needs effectively.
- Implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce fundamental concepts, resulting in increased student motivation and participation.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Mentored new teachers within the school community by sharing knowledge, providing guidance on instructional strategies, and offering ongoing support during their transition into the profession.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varied needs and interests, promoting inclusive education.
- Fostered love of reading in students by curating classroom library with wide range of genres and levels.
Elementary School Teacher
Grayson Couty Public Schools
Independence VA
07.1989 - 07.2001
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varied needs and interests, promoting inclusive education.
- Collaborated with parents and faculty to support students' academic and emotional needs effectively.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress and adapt instructional methods accordingly.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging student participation and collaboration.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Radford University
Radford, VA05-1989
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Individualized learning
- Project-based learning
- Special needs support
- Social-emotional learning
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year 2021/2022 and 2020/2021
- Teacher of the Month 2019
- Teacher of the Year 2012/2013
- Life Changer of the Year
- Charity fund raising for St. Jude's Children's Hospital (Classroom involvement, school wide involvement, community involvemet)
- Trained as Letterland Phonics coach
- Organized and lead donations, letters and shipping for active duty care packages
- Collaborated with team to develop county wide report cards for K-2
Interests
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher/ First Grade
Carroll Couty Public Schools
02.2018 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Alleghany County Public Schools
07.2001 - 01.2018
Elementary School Teacher
Grayson Couty Public Schools
07.1989 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Radford University