Deborah Smith
Fort Morgan,CO
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Fort Morgan School District, enhancing teaching practices through targeted coaching and professional development. Skilled in instructional planning and student engagement, I foster inclusive learning environments that promote growth and achievement. Committed to continuous improvement, I effectively analyze student progress to close knowledge gaps.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Instructional Coach
Fort Morgan School District
08.2017 - Current
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented lessons utilizing variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Modeled reading, writing, and math lessons for daily or weekly instruction.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
Elementary School Teacher
Fort Morgan School District
08.1996 - 08.2017
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- 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.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- 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.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2001
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO12-1995
Skills
- Teaching strategies
- Student engagement
- Great active listening skills
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Goal-oriented and ambitious
- Excellent communication
- Instructional planning skills
- Student progress analysis
- Lesson planning
- Subject matter expertise
- Classroom management
Timeline
Elementary Instructional Coach
Fort Morgan School District
08.2017 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Fort Morgan School District
08.1996 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Northern Colorado
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