Carrie Hatley
Washington,OK
Summary
I am a dedicated teacher offering 20 years of experience in education. I have proven to be a resourceful and passionate educator with an adaptable and approachable style. My expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. I continually learn and integrate new technologies and teaching strategies in my classroom, while also consistently striving to improve test scores year after year.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Science Teacher
Washington Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest trends in education and continually refine teaching methodologies.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Utilized Google Classroom to diversify instruction.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualized instruction.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering the Oklahoma Academic Standards to improve school test scores.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on experiments and demonstrations into lesson plans.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Organized field trips related to the curriculum content, offering students firsthand exposure to scientific processes at work outside the classroom setting.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Promoted a love for science by integrating engaging inquiry-based activities into daily lessons, sparking curiosity and critical thinking skills among students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established clear classroom expectations and maintained consistent discipline to promote an orderly and focused learning atmosphere.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-3
Plainview Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular units that connected subject matter in meaningful ways especially when working to enhance reading and writing strategies.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students understand areas for improvement and celebrating successes.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth while using Great Expectations.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education, applying new strategies to benefit students'' overall growth.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, using data-driven decision-making to inform instructional planning and intervention efforts. I did this in my classroom in small groups to better provide my students with the accurate learning objectives based on one on one instruction. I adjusted the learning on improvements that I was seeing be met.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to enrich the curriculum and provide real-life connections to course material.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support. It's very important to build stamina in young children to help them sustain and focus so they can be ready to learn the objective at hand.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Lone Grove Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Contributed positively to school culture by participating in faculty meetings, committees, and events aimed at improving overall student experience.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Promoted a love of reading by maintaining an extensive classroom library featuring diverse authors, genres, and topics.
Elementary Science Teacher
Oakhall Episcopal School
08.2008 - 05.2015
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualized instruction.
- Organized field trips to local museums and nature centers, exposing students to real-life applications of science concepts studied in class.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in science education, incorporating new techniques into lesson plans for improved student outcomes.
- Enhanced learning experiences for students through the use of diverse teaching strategies, including group work, individual assignments, and multimedia presentations.
- Improved student understanding by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lesson plans.
- Assisted in the development of school-wide initiatives aimed at promoting STEM education among all students.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Collaborated with other teachers to integrate science into other curricula.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Led after-school clubs focused on scientific topics such as astronomy or environmental conservation, sparking student interest in STEM fields outside the classroom setting.
- Implemented engaging science experiments that allowed students to explore key concepts through hands-on learning experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK12.2003
Skills
- Inquiry-based learning
- Field Trip Coordination
- Response-to-intervention understanding
- Adaptive Teaching
- Differentiated Instruction
- Group Project Coordination
- Instructional planning
- Syllabus Development
- STEM Programs
- Technology Integration
- Licensed in Oklahoma
- Google Classroom
- Microscope use
- Grant Writing
- NWEA Maps
- Star Testing
- Dibel Testing
- Literacy First certified
- Great Expectations certified
Certification
- Oklahoma State Department of Education Teaching Certificate-Elementary Education Grades 1-8
- Great Expectations
- Dibels
- NWEA Maps
- Literacy First
Grant Writing
Wrote and was awarded a $13,000 Grant from Noble Foundation for Science materials.
I was able to purchase dissection materials and microscopes for a classroom of 20.
I purchased everything I needed to help improve instruction in my classroom and
address the various levels needed for instruction.
I also wrote and received a grant from Oklahoma Geological Foundation that awarded me rock, mineral, and fossil collections totaling over 200 specimens to use for hands on instruction in my classroom.
I have also used Donors Choose to get several projects funded for my classroom to better help my students meet their educational needs.
Timeline
Middle School Science Teacher
Washington Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-3
Plainview Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2020
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Lone Grove Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2018
Elementary Science Teacher
Oakhall Episcopal School
08.2008 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
- Oklahoma State Department of Education Teaching Certificate-Elementary Education Grades 1-8
- Great Expectations
- Dibels
- NWEA Maps
- Literacy First
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