Deb Stier
Arvada,CO
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Guest Teacher
Jeffco Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Worked with individuals, small groups or entire class to teach content.
- Employed instructional methods and materials to meet lesson objectives.
- Guided learning process to meet curriculum goals and objectives indicated in lesson plans.
- Enforced student safety and supervision following daily and emergency procedures.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students' maturity and interests.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Jeffco Public Schools
02.1998 - 05.2020
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO05.1990
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Special Needs Students
Timeline
Certified Guest Teacher
Jeffco Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2023
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Jeffco Public Schools
02.1998 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Colorado Christian University