Deborah Selene
Teacher
Puyallup,WA
Summary
I am excited to apply my over 20 years of experience as an educator to help others as a resource specialist at Cascade Christian. I am enthusiastic about coming along side teachers and students to enhance and inspire a love for learning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
First Grade Classroom Teacher
Cascade Christian Schools
Puyallup, WA
08.2004 - Current
- Implements effective instructional strategies that engage and motivate my students to actively participate in their learning journey
- Teaches with a Biblical Worldview Mindset
- Creates lesson plans for all subject areas that meet the individualized needs of my students as well as the Marzano Standards
- Focuses on students' learning styles and interests to increase lesson effectiveness and retention
- Implements online instructional tools that enhance and help differentiate learning (Think Central, Seesaw, IXL)
- Delivers small group and individual instruction to communicate learning goals and strategies to my students in reading, writing and math
- Communicates effectively with parents to provide updates on student progress, academic strengths and challenges
- Documents student progress, and was involved in the process of creating student progressive portfolios
Tutor
Cascade Christian Schools
Puyallup, WA
09.2020 - Current
- Tutors students remotely via Zoom calls and in person.
- Determines tutoring needs by assessing student performance in reading and math.
- Delivers expert support to encourage and improve student performance and confidence.
Professional Learning Community Leader (ILT)
Cascade Christian Schools
Puyallup, WA
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Facilitated collaboration with other teachers to insure best instructional practices in both math and literacy
- Analyzed student MAP data in our K-2 grade teams to create measurable goals and action steps to help meet the varies needs of our students
- Delivered expert support to encourage and improve student performance.
Education
Continuing Professional Development Courses from varies universities and organizations -
Elementary Endorsement - Elementary Education
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WABachelor of Arts - Vocational Education 4-12th Grade
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WASkills
- Encouraging and Motivating Students
- Individual and Small Group Instruction
- Creating Customized Learning Plans
- Inspiring Love of Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Establishing Learning Goals
- Relationship Building and Emotional Support
- Desire to help fellow teachers develop their strengths as educator
- Develop caring relationships through effective listening and humility
Certification
Washington State Education Certificate
Continuing Teacher
K-8 Elementary Education
4-12 Home and Family Life Education
Timeline
Tutor
Cascade Christian Schools
09.2020 - Current
Professional Learning Community Leader (ILT)
Cascade Christian Schools
09.2016 - 06.2018
First Grade Classroom Teacher
Cascade Christian Schools
08.2004 - Current
Continuing Professional Development Courses from varies universities and organizations -
Elementary Endorsement - Elementary Education
Central Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Vocational Education 4-12th Grade
Western Washington University
Washington State Education Certificate
Continuing Teacher
K-8 Elementary Education
4-12 Home and Family Life Education
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