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Hi, I’m
Deborah Selene
Educator
Puyallup,Wa
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Values cooperation and creativity to optimize positive work environments. Organized and skilled at keeping detailed records to ensure seamless operations.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
3
Certification
Work History
Cascade Christian SchoolsPuyallup, Wa
First and Fifth Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher
08.2004 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Implements effective instructional strategies that engage and motivate my students to actively participate in their learning journey.
- Creates lesson plans for all subject areas that meets the individualized needs of my students as well as the Common Core 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)
- Participates in professional development classes in math instruction through Creative Mathematics and Building Math Minds.
- Delivers small group and individual instruction to communicate learning goals and strategies to my students.
- Communicates effectively with parents to provide updates on student progress, academic strengths and challenges.
- Documented student progress, attendance, and behavior and retained updated records per district policies.
Tutor
Job overview
- Tutored students remotely via Zoom calls and in person.
- Determined tutoring needs by assessing student performance in reading and math.
- Delivered expert support to encourage and improve student performance.
Cascade Christian Schools
Mentor Teacher
08.2018 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Oriented new teachers to school policies, procedures, and instructional goals.
- Supported new teachers learning to navigate classroom environments, administrative tasks, and parent relations with constructive, relevant feedback.
- Shared teaching resources to enhance student learning.
Cascade Christian Schools
Professional Learning Community Leader
09.2016 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Facilitate 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.
Education
Central Washington UniversityEllensburg, Wa
Elementary Endorsement
06.1987
Western Washington UniversityBellingham, Washington
Bachelor of Arts in Education from Home Economics Secondary Education
06.1984
Teacher Transition Instructional Design CourseRemote
Instructional Design Certification from Learning Development/Instructional Design
09-2024
Skills
- Ability to communicate well with colleagues, students, parents and administrators
- Develop caring relationships through effective listening and humility
- Desire to help fellow teachers develop their strengths as educators
- Effective classroom management that creates a safe and fun learning space
- Implement best practice instruction that is evidence based and easily implemented
- Responsible to take on tasks and complete successfully
- Verbal and written communication
- Individualized instruction
- Problem-solving skills
Certification
Washington State Teaching Certificate
4-12th Vocational Education Home Economics
K-8th Elementary Education Endorsement
Interests
Timeline
Mentor Teacher
Cascade Christian Schools
08.2018 - 06.2019
Professional Learning Community Leader
Cascade Christian Schools
09.2016 - 06.2018
First and Fifth Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher
Cascade Christian Schools
08.2004 - 06.2024
Tutor
Western Washington University
Bachelor of Arts in Education from Home Economics Secondary Education
Central Washington University
Elementary Endorsement
Teacher Transition Instructional Design Course
Instructional Design Certification from Learning Development/Instructional Design