COLLEEN PILGRIM

Second and Third Grade Teacher

Liberty Public Schools- Kellybrook Elementary

Kansas City, Missouri

08.2022 - Current

Builds strong relationships with students and families by conducting regular check-ins, attending extracurricular events, and responding promptly to concerns.
Implements competency-based lessons incorporating Missouri Learning Standards into engaging group discussions, interactive activities, and team projects.
Facilitates Visible Learning strategies by defining goals, delivering prompt feedback, and applying research-driven teaching methods.
Combined Orton-Gillingham with Literacy Studio to advance reading proficiency in structured settings.
Incorporates Eureka Math curriculum to achieve mathematical learning goals.
Guided students through real-world challenges using PBL to foster critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Utilizes technologies like Google Classroom and multimedia platforms to provide engaging inquiry-based lessons.
Designed multidisciplinary learning experiences aligning artistic practices with academic content for enhanced comprehension.
Motivated students to set and accomplish personal learning goals that align with the Liberty Graduate Profile.
Cultivated a positive, safe classroom environment employing Conscious Discipline techniques and Restorative practices.
Collaborated with colleagues through PLCs and Vertical Teams to analyze data and plan best practices.
Implemented unique opportunities for experiential learning through field trips, guest lecturers, and interactive simulations.
Frequently assesses students to check for learning gaps and implements targeted interventions.
Participates in continuous professional development workshops to help boost student success.
Supported and evaluated student teachers in effective teaching practices, analyzing data and class management.
Works together with various teams to help fulfill and implement the IEP goals for students in Special Education.