Cheryl Kuhn
Lansing,IA
Summary
Accomplished Elementary Educator successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Energetic classroom 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
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher, Grades 4-6
Eastern Allamakee Community School District
Lansing, IA
08.1997 - Current
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Incorporated Google Classroom technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Integrated technology into 50% of daily lesson plans.
- Supervised students based on licensing, administration and compliance standards to promote safe, clean and nurturing classroom environment.
6th Grade Teacher
St. Joseph
De Witt, IA
1990.08 - 1995.10
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Morningside College
Sioux City, IA08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Loras College
Dubuque, IA05.1990
Skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Positive Learning Environment
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Technological Integration
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Standardized Tests
- Google Slides
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Organization and Planning
- Computer Proficiency
- Common Core Standards
- Educational Material Development
- Electronic Grading Software
Certification
TAG Endorsement
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, Grades 4-6
Eastern Allamakee Community School District
08.1997 - Current
6th Grade Teacher
St. Joseph
1990.08 - 1995.10
Master of Arts - Education
Morningside College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Loras College
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