Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Fourth Grade Teacher
Monroe School
08.2003 - Current
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.
Communicate with guardians and students via classroom website, email, phone calls, in-person, and teleconferences
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance student morale and engagement.
Experience in teaching grades 4-8
Collaborate with staff and outside consultants to create lessons, checklists, and monitor learning and behavior goals for students.
Served as a member on the Technology Committee, Joint Teacher Evaluation Committee for the Danielson Model, School District Calendar Committee, and School Scheduling Committee
Assisted in creating ELA and technology curriculum across grade levels
Presented at Peoria County Teacher’s Institute and multiple school in-service trainings
Screened and assisted in interviewing the hiring of school staff
Wrote and obtained funding for projects
Oversaw the lessons and training of college students
Served as teacher mentor for new hires
Education
Master of Arts - Integrating Technology Into The Classroom
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
05.2003
Skills
Classroom, small group, and one-on-one
Time Management
Organizational Skills
Test Preparation
Team Collaboration
Timeline
Fourth Grade Teacher
Monroe School
08.2003 - Current
Master of Arts - Integrating Technology Into The Classroom