Debra Guthrie
Brooksville,FL
Summary
Dedicated and responsive teacher with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of all skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Teacher
Spring Hill Christian Academy
08.2014 - 06.2026
- Instructed students in academic subjects second & sixth grade to diverse class of 16
- Supported teachers in classroom activities teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Developed educational materials for lessons lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Encouraged student engagement in learning student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
- Demonstrated social skills and conflict resolution and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
- Supported teachers with instruction and provided clerical assistance to meet diverse student needs.
- Conducted student assessments to identify learning needs student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
Home Health Aid
Senior Helpers
02.2017 - 08.2020
- Provided compassionate care to clients, ensuring their emotional and physical needs were met.
- Implemented behavior redirection techniques to guide individuals towards positive actions.
- Maintained organization of files and materials to enhance workplace efficiency.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety, and comfort.
- Facilitated safe mobility transition for patient between bed, wheelchair, and automobile to enhance independence.
Teacher Assistant ESE
Hernando County School Board
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Supported teachers in instructional delivery and managed clerical tasks to accommodate diverse student needs.
- Supported classroom instruction by reinforcing lesson objectives and guiding student practice
- Supervised students during classroom, hallway, and recess activities to maintain safe learning environment
- Prepared instructional materials, organized supplies, and maintained orderly classroom resources
Teacher 5th & 6th
West Hernando Christian School
10.2009 - 06.2012
- Taught all subjects to diverse class of 18 students, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Leveraged diverse instructional strategies and hands-on activities to engage students and boost understanding of material.
- Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication through regular conferences, enhancing student support.
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies and hands-on activities to engage students and deepen understanding of material.
Teacher 5th
Hernando Christian Academy
08.2006 - 06.2009
- Taught all subjects to a diverse class of 16-20 students.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop cohesive educational plans, enhancing student support across classrooms.
- Leveraged diverse instructional strategies with hands-on activities to engage students and boost understanding of material.
- Designed compelling lesson plans focused on literature and writing learning goals for different level classes.
- Instructed students across all subject areas to foster comprehensive learning. to a diverse class of 16-20 students.
- Facilitated staff meetings to communicate policy changes and gather employee feedback for continuous improvement.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Coordinated with school personnel, parents, and students to implement effective disciplinary actions for behavioral issues.
- Outlined, implemented and maintained personnel-related policies and procedures.
Teacher/ Elementary Coordinator
Hernando Christian Academy
10.2000 - 06.2006
- Provided teaching staff with resources and opportunities for professional development and curriculum training.
- Delivered differentiated instruction aligned with curriculum standards and student learning needs.
- Assessed student progress and adjusted lesson plans to improve understanding and retention.
- Managed classroom routines that supported engagement, discipline, and positive learning environment.
Community Support Associate
Center for Independence of the Disabled Inc.
08.1999 - 03.2000
- Coordinated training activities to assist clients with disabilities in living independently.
- Coordinated intake support for community members seeking disability services and independent living resources.
- Maintained accurate client records, case notes, and service documentation.
Education
Florida State Teacher Certification - Elementary K-6th And ESE in Elementary School Teaching
Pasco Hernando College
New Port Richey, FL11-2009
Bachelor of Science - Counseling
Trinity College of Florida
New Port Richey, FL05-2006
Associate of Science - Human Services
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL05-1998
Elementary Education - to teacher assistant while attending St Leo Colleg
St Leo College
St. Leo, FL01-1973
High School Diploma with Honors - undefined
Hancock Central School
Hancock, New York06-1972
Skills
- Community engagement
- Quality program protocols
- Client documentation
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Classroom presentations
- Instructional delivery
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
- Child development
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Small group instruction
- Learning strategies
- Innovative lesson planning
- Technology integration
- Social-emotional learning training
- Group teaching
- Bilingual communication
- Classroom technology
- Project-based learning
- Cooperative learning experience
- Parent engagement initiatives
- Student needs assessment
- Performance assessments
- Student rapport
- Data-driven instruction
- Testing and grading
- Elementary education
- Student evaluations
- Assessment strategies
- Learning assessments
- Student records management
- Alternative learning methods
- Faculty collaboration
- Special needs students
- Instructional methods
- Subject matter expertise
- Literacy development
- Feedback implementation
- Inquiry-based learning
- Grading assignments
- Group learning mechanics
- Exam grading
- Exam supervision
Accomplishments
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
Affiliations
- Association of Health Care Administrative Assistants (AHCAA)
- Member, International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
- APICS – Association for Supply Chain Management
- Society of Human Resource Management
- National Association of Social Workers
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
My greatest interests are my family and teaching children!
Timeline
Home Health Aid
Senior Helpers
02.2017 - 08.2020
Teacher
Spring Hill Christian Academy
08.2014 - 06.2026
Teacher Assistant ESE
Hernando County School Board
08.2012 - 06.2014
Teacher 5th & 6th
West Hernando Christian School
10.2009 - 06.2012
Teacher 5th
Hernando Christian Academy
08.2006 - 06.2009
Teacher/ Elementary Coordinator
Hernando Christian Academy
10.2000 - 06.2006
Community Support Associate
Center for Independence of the Disabled Inc.
08.1999 - 03.2000
Bachelor of Science - Counseling
Trinity College of Florida
Associate of Science - Human Services
Pasco-Hernando State College
Elementary Education - to teacher assistant while attending St Leo Colleg
St Leo College
High School Diploma with Honors - undefined
Hancock Central School
Florida State Teacher Certification - Elementary K-6th And ESE in Elementary School Teaching
Pasco Hernando College