Deirdre Schiefer
Auburn Hills,Michigan
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at creating strong relationships with students as well as motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
North Hill Elementary
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with the management of classroom rules, procedures, and expectations to instill discipline and observance of theconduct code.
- Promoted a positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Teacher
Premier Academy
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Opened and closed the building, took students outside, and provided First Aid when needed.
- Communicated frequently with parents via a communication app titled ProCare.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games, reading, and activities for students aged 2 months to five years old.
Lead Summer Camp Counselor
Notre Dame Marist Academy
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Mediated camper conflicts to resolve problems and maintain positive and safe camp environments.
- Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues, and goal achievement.
- Administered first aid quickly to provide health and safety to campers.
- Acted as a positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
Extended Care Teacher
Notre Dame Marist Academy
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote a healthy, safe environment.
- Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented a program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
- Organized and stored toys and materials to maintain order in activity areas.
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
Student Teaching Assistant
Lowry Early Childhood Center
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Completed daily reports on attendance, toileting, and anecdotal records on toddler progress.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities such as morning meetings, snack time, and free play.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oakland University
Rochester, MI12.2023
Skills
- Student Advocacy
- Assessment Administration
- Technology Integration
- Student Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Management
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Training - Fall 2022
- Language Arts (Elementary) (090), MTTC - 2023
- Elementary Education (103), MTTC - 2023
- Early Childhood Ed. (Gen. & Special) (106) - 2023
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Student Teacher
North Hill Elementary
08.2023 - 12.2023
Teacher
Premier Academy
08.2022 - 08.2023
Student Teaching Assistant
Lowry Early Childhood Center
09.2021 - 05.2022
Extended Care Teacher
Notre Dame Marist Academy
08.2019 - 06.2022
Lead Summer Camp Counselor
Notre Dame Marist Academy
06.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oakland University
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