Charlene Placko
Springfield,OR
Summary
Compassionate teacher with a proven track record of developing and implementing diverse curriculums across a wide range of subjects. Passionate about education and dedicated to fostering a love for learning. Approach centers around motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcing concepts through interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successfully creates an engaging and inclusive learning environment, helping students develop strong literacy, mathematics, social, and learning skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Broker
Emerald Valley Real Estate
03.2011 - Current
- Markets homes for sale and helps buyers find homes to purchase.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients by effectively leveraging market knowledge and strong communication skills.
- Facilitated successful negotiations between buyers and sellers to reach mutually beneficial agreements in a timely manner.
Kindergardent/1st Grade Teacher - SPARKS
Springfield School District
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom of 24 students with engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, literacy test results, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
3rd Grade Guest Teacher
Two Rivers Dos Rios Elementary
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Planned lessons for 3rd grade class, attended professional development meetings, performed assessments, established relationships with students and parents, graded assignments, and communicated with parents.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on interdisciplinary projects, enhancing student engagement across subjects.
- Managed classroom of up to 26 students.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques to engage students and promote critical thinking skills.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teacher.
- Developed strong rapport with students, parents, and colleagues, resulting in increased collaboration and support for student success.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised recess activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Graded students for two quarters using Synergy.
Guest Teacher in District
Springfield School District
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Handled up to five classes per week with only a half-hour of prep time, adjusted to each school's schedules and classroom rules, and created relationships with students and staff.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teacher.
- Developed strong rapport with students, parents, and colleagues, resulting in increased collaboration and support for student success.
Guest Teacher
Eugene 4J School District
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Incorporated project-based learning activities into lessons, enabling students to apply their knowledge in practical ways while developing problem-solving skills.
- Contributed to improved academic performance by providing targeted instruction in areas of need through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Managed and taught up to five classes per week with only 1/2 hour of prep time per day.
5th Grade Teacher
Lundy Elementary School
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Planned lessons for fifth grade class of 24-27 students, coordinated PE classes, attended professional development meetings, performed assessments, established relationships with students and parents, graded assignments, and communicated with parents.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices in teaching 5th grade students.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, connecting subject matter across various topics.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills among students by challenging them with complex problem-solving tasks and thought-provoking discussions.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom.
- Improved classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for behavior.
- Promoted literacy skills through guided reading sessions, literature circles, and writing workshops.
- Encouraged parental involvement in student learning through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences.
Student Teacher
Harrison Elementary School
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Planned lessons, attended professional development meetings, helped teach first grade, and performed assessments.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
Educational Assistant
Douglas Gardens Elementary
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Helped with first grade class online, led small groups in reading, provided support in math, and supervised students.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
Assistant Property Manager
Umbrella Properties
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Collected rents, organized HUD files, created work orders, and communicated with tenants.
- Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
- Coordinated move-ins and move-outs, ensuring smooth transitions for both tenants and property management team.
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
- Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
- Verified income, assets, and expenses, and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
- Resolved conflicts between tenants regarding noise, encroachments, and parking.
- Increased tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing maintenance requests and resolving issues efficiently.
- Kept accurate records of all resident and tenant correspondence.
- Oversaw monthly collections and maintained high payment rates by building positive relationships with tenants.
Den Leader (Volunteer)
Boy Scouts of America
09.2010 - 02.2015
- Planned weekly meetings for boys, planned monthly outings and charted progress to achieve patches and awards.
- Worked closely with other den leaders to create a cohesive scouting experience for scouts transitioning from one den to another as they grew older or advanced in rank.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching -
Pacific University
Eugene, ORSpecial Education (43.5 Hrs) -
National University
Vista, CABachelor of Liberal Studies, Minor in Sociology -
California State University
San Marcos, CASkills
- Effective communicator
- Dependable and responsible
- Professional
- Self-starter
- Adaptability to technology
Hobbies and Interests
- Photography
- Camping
- Fishing
- Horseback riding
- Travel
- Sailing
- Bee Keeping
Timeline
Kindergardent/1st Grade Teacher - SPARKS
Springfield School District
06.2024 - 07.2024
3rd Grade Guest Teacher
Two Rivers Dos Rios Elementary
02.2024 - 06.2024
Guest Teacher
Eugene 4J School District
09.2023 - 01.2024
Guest Teacher in District
Springfield School District
05.2023 - 02.2024
5th Grade Teacher
Lundy Elementary School
08.2022 - 04.2023
Student Teacher
Harrison Elementary School
09.2021 - 05.2022
Educational Assistant
Douglas Gardens Elementary
09.2020 - 06.2021
Assistant Property Manager
Umbrella Properties
07.2019 - 09.2020
Real Estate Broker
Emerald Valley Real Estate
03.2011 - Current
Den Leader (Volunteer)
Boy Scouts of America
09.2010 - 02.2015
Master of Arts in Teaching -
Pacific University
Special Education (43.5 Hrs) -
National University
Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Minor in Sociology -
California State University
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