Debora Hargrove
Santa Fe,TN
Summary
At Maury County Board of Education, I leveraged my expertise in Classroom Management and Differentiated Instruction to foster a supportive learning environment, enhancing student engagement and literacy rates significantly. Collaborating effectively with peers and parents, I implemented innovative lesson plans that catered to diverse learning needs, achieving notable academic growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Maury County Board Of Education
10.2009 - 07.2023
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts For Teaching - Elementary Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Columbia State - Columbia, TN 2 Plus 2 Program 05.2009
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student assessment
- Small / Whole Group Instruction
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Standardized Testing
- Positive Learning Environment
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- RTI Familiarity
- Community Involvement
- Instructional Best Practices
- Student Motivation and Engagement
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Spring Hill Elementary School 20/21 Maury County Schools.
- Successfully completed Early Reading Training: Course 1 (30 hours) TN Department of Education
- Successfully completed all training courses required by the Department of Education
- My scored observations for 19 state categories were overwhelmingly 5’s
- The Tennessee Education Department visited my classroom March 2021. They were visiting classrooms that were selected by the principal as being “Highly Effective Teachers and Best Practices. I was extremely proud to have been selected and it was an honor having the delegates observe my classroom and teaching practices.
- Partnered with General Motors (GM) plant in Spring Hill Tennessee to create a garden learning environment where students from kindergarten to 4th grade participated in farming techniques . We wanted to show the children the process of “Farm to Table. We built 6 raised beds and planted corn, tomatoes, okra, beans, squash, and herbs such as spearmint, lemon grass, and peppermint. These are the items the children selected. It was a successful experience over the 3 year period.
Timeline
Teacher
Maury County Board Of Education
10.2009 - 07.2023
Bachelor Of Arts For Teaching - Elementary Education
Middle Tennessee State University