Daphne Gaff
Angola,IN
Summary
Passionate teacher with experience in developing and implementing personalized learning plans. Skilled in fostering collaborative environments and adapting to changing needs, ensuring effective team and student success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-8 Resource Teacher
Lutheran Special Education Ministries
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Facilitated differentiated instruction.
- Provided support for struggling students through targeted one-on-one instruction.
- Assessed student progress regularly.
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide curriculum by participating in professional development opportunities and sharing best practices with colleagues.
- Developed strong relationships with families, fostering open communication about students' progress and needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Substitute Teacher
St. John Lutheran School
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere during teacher's absence.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Children's Ministry Lead
Fairview Fellowship Church
11.2018 - 05.2020
- Prepared class curricula for weekend church programming.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Trained and supervised volunteers.
- Taught interactive lessons that kept children engaged.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Grace College
Winona Lake, INCareer Development -
ASSET Program
Indianapolis, IN05.2023
Skills
- Adaptable and quick to learn new tools and concepts
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Special Education and IEP Experience
- Effective family engagement and partnership
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Creative instructional strategies
Certification
State of Indiana Professional Educator License - Elementary Primary/Intermediate and Mild Intervention
Timeline
K-8 Resource Teacher
Lutheran Special Education Ministries
02.2022 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher
St. John Lutheran School
01.2021 - 02.2022
Children's Ministry Lead
Fairview Fellowship Church
11.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Grace College
Career Development -
ASSET Program
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