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Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Faribault Public School District 656
Faribault, MN
08.2006 - Current
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests, taking two third grade classrooms from worst to first in 2018 and 2019 in both reading and math.
Developed and implemented growth mind set in working with my team and students.
Worked on seven different teams as colleagues retired and moved to other positions. Each team provided unique opportunities for growth both professionally and personally.
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.
Multi-age Classroom Teacher for 3rd and 4th Grade
Faribault Public Schools District 656
Faribault, MN
08.2005 - 06.2006
Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
Developed learning environments that fostered multi-age learning, utilizing district curriculum to provide students challenging and successful lessons needed for growth.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Faribault Public School District 656
Faribault, MN
08.1999 - 06.2005
Built positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, to involve families in educational processes.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Departmentalized with my team and taught 4 sections of science culminating each fifth grade academic year with a competitive science fair, from 2000 to 2005
Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
Organized and lead field trips, connecting classroom lessons to field trip experiences, and provided direct application of science concepts to real world application.
Education
Master of Science - Education Leadership
Southwest Minnesota State
Marshall, MN
06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mankato State University
Mankato, MN
06.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major Business Administration / Management
Chadron State College
Chadron, NE
12.1987
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
Miles City Community College
Miles City, MT
06.1985
Skills
Differentiated instruction
Relationship building
Team collaboration
Activity Planning
Technology integration
Group and individual instruction
Lesson Planning
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Faribault Public School District 656
08.2006 - Current
Multi-age Classroom Teacher for 3rd and 4th Grade
Faribault Public Schools District 656
08.2005 - 06.2006
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Faribault Public School District 656
08.1999 - 06.2005
Master of Science - Education Leadership
Southwest Minnesota State
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mankato State University
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major Business Administration / Management
Chadron State College
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
Miles City Community College
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