Theodore Eldridge
Morehead, KY,Rowan
Summary
Energetic 2nd Grade Teacher driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Rowan County Public SchoolsMcBrayer Elementary
Morehead, Kentucky
08.2018 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Covington Independent Schools
Covington, KY
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required 6th Grade Language Arts Standards.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
5th Grade Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
Woodbridge, VA
08.2013 - 05.2017
- Planned lessons according to district standards.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
Math Resource Teacher
Polk County Public Schools Palmetto ES
Kissimmee, FL
01.2007 - 05.2013
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues via PLC Format.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on various concepts in Mathematics for grades K-5th.
Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade Teacher
Fairfax County And Westmoreland County Virgina
Fairfax Station And Montross , VA
08.1998 - 05.2004
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Education
Master of Science - Instructional Leadership
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN03.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY01.1988
Skills
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Instructional Strategies
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Student Needs Assessments
- Instructional Practices
References:
1. Mrs. Julia Rawlings, Asst, Supt. Rowan County Public Schools
551 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
Phone: (606)784-8928
2. Mrs. Lucy Moore, Professional Dev. Coordinator
551 Viking Drive
Morehead, Ky 40351
Phone: (606) 784-8928
3. Ms. Abby White, Current Principal McBrayer Elementary
550 Viking Drive
Morehead, Ky 40351
Phone: (606) 784-1204
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Rowan County Public SchoolsMcBrayer Elementary
08.2018 - Current
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Covington Independent Schools
08.2017 - 06.2018
5th Grade Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2017
Math Resource Teacher
Polk County Public Schools Palmetto ES
01.2007 - 05.2013
Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade Teacher
Fairfax County And Westmoreland County Virgina
08.1998 - 05.2004
Master of Science - Instructional Leadership
Purdue University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Morehead State University
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