Dana King
Medford,NJ
Summary
Passionate educator with extensive experience at Waterford Elementary School, excelling in curriculum development and classroom management. Having experience in fifth and sixth grade, delivering instruction across all core subjects, including math, science, social studies, and language arts. Excel in communication, adaptability, and creativity to foster learning environments where students thrive.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Waterford Elementary School
Waterford, NJ
09.2016 - Current
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs, including small group instruction, project-based learning, and technology integration.
- Fostered a classroom culture of respect, collaboration, and high academic expectations.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Served as Team Leader for seven years, facilitating team meetings, creating agendas, coordinating curriculum planning, and supporting communication between staff and administration.
- Mentored new teachers, offering classroom support, lesson modeling, and guidance on instructional best practices.
- Played a key role on various school committees, including curriculum writing, climate and culture, PBSIS, and content-specific committees, helping drive school improvement initiatives and professional development planning.
- Led the successful implementation of a new language arts curriculum, including staff training, resource development, and feedback collection.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ01-2011
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Technology integration
- Data-driven decision-making
- Instructional strategies
- Diversity and inclusion
- Mentorship
- IEP Planning & implementation
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Recipient of Phillies All Star Teacher Award - 2019
Certification
- Elementary Education
- Middle School Social Studies
- Masters in Special Education
Affiliations
- Grade Level Team Leader responsible for organization and delivery of various school events.
- Head of the Leadership Committee that is student led which fosters independence and empowers crucial life skills.
- Language Arts curriculum writing
- Participates in ELA committee, PBSIS, Anti-Bullying, Diversity & Inclusion
Timeline
Teacher
Waterford Elementary School
09.2016 - Current
Master of Arts - Special Education
Rowan University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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