Debbie Nesbitt
FAYETTEVILLE,AR
Summary
Passionate about teaching children the love of Jesus and how to build a relationship with Him. Creative in preparing lessons to promote student engagement with three different learning styles. Successful in establishing good communication with students and parents. Patient in establishing classroom management and class expectations.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Lower Elementary Teacher
Fayetteville Christian School
08.1979 - Current
- Organized after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, helping them improve their academic performance.
- Implemented hands-on activities and project-based learning to encourage active participation in learning process.
- Led parent-teacher conferences effectively, providing constructive feedback on student progress while fostering open communication channels between families and school staff.
- Improved student behavior and classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations for conduct.
- Mentored 18 new teachers in development of effective teaching strategies, contributing to overall school improvement efforts.
- Promoted love of learning by creating welcoming and inclusive classroom environment where all students felt valued and supported.
- Participated in 59 professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in elementary education, enhancing my instructional effectiveness.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and to meet educational objectives.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- 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.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
Education
Masters of Religious Education - Religious Education
Great Plains Baptist University
Sioux Falls, South Dakota05.2015
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Instructional Adaptation
- Problem-solving
- Classroom Management
- Group and individual instruction
- Student Records Management
- Relationship Building
- Lesson Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Interactive Learning
- Class Management
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Attention to Detail
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Professional Demeanor
- Time Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Goal Setting
- Patience and Persistence
- Self-Motivation
Timeline
Lower Elementary Teacher
Fayetteville Christian School
08.1979 - Current
Masters of Religious Education - Religious Education
Great Plains Baptist University
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