Diana June
1207 Fair Street, Junction City,KS
Summary
Motivated teacher with a background in improving student performance. Focused on working with students, parents, colleagues and administrators, to teach and motivate students. Focused on implementing highly effective instructional practices to improve student learning and academic performance. Highly innovative and resourceful education professional who quickly identifies and resolves challenging classroom situations. Highly innovative and resourceful education professional who quickly identifies and resolves challenging classroom situations. Motivated by the belief that all children can be successful learners.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
1st and 4th Grade Teacher
USD 475
08.2023 - Current
- Building Leadership Team and Team Lead.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and collaboration.
- Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student performance effectively.
- Mentored future and new educators in instructional best practices and classroom management.
- Led professional development workshops for staff to enhance pedagogical skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with parents and community stakeholders to support student success initiatives.
- Built relationships and effectively communicated with 120 4th grade families to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Mentored new educators in best practices for teaching, leading to increased confidence and effectiveness within the school community.
- Served on various school committees focused on improving policies or procedures related to academics, safety, or equity issues – driving positive change at an institutional level.
- Coordinated with special education to ensure accommodations were effectively implemented for students with IEPs.
2nd Grade Teacher
USD 473
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Building Leadership Team. Worked closely with TASN to increase student reading scores across the district.
- Implemented improvements to improve behavior of class and individual students
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Built positive relationships with parents and involved families in their child's educational goals
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social and citizenship skills
- Observed individual behaviors and suspect actions, and reported issues to supervisory staff
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction
- Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students, and parents to facilitate communication and academic progress
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest of Children's Literature as avenue of study
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and evaluate school programs including Safe and Civil Schools and Responsive Classroom by sharing student success data and insights
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives
- Uphold commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies
- Member of the Building Leadership Team
- After School Program Coordinator/Lead Teacher
4th Grade Teacher
EPISD
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Helped learners of all abilities build learning and study skills to promote life-long educational goals
- Employed broad range of instructional techniques to retain students' interest and maximize learning
- Promoted collaboration and problem-solving skills by facilitating group projects and class discussions
- Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by Board of Education
- Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement
1st Grade Teacher
USD 475
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Implemented improvements to improve behavior of class and individual students
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Built positive relationships with parents and involved families in their child's educational goals
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social and citizenship skills
- Observed individual behaviors and suspect actions, and reported issues to supervisory staff
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction
- Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students, and parents to facilitate communication and academic progress
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest of Children's Literature as avenue of study
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and evaluate school programs including Safe and Civil Schools and Responsive Classroom by sharing student success data and insights
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives
- Uphold commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies
4th Grade Teacher
Trinity Christian Academy
08.2015 - 12.2016
- 40 hours per week
- Instructed up to 50 students individually and in groups
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs
- Maintained accurate and complete records for 15 students
- Preserved confidentiality of student records and information at all times
- Took part in professional organizations and continuing education courses
- Determined student strengths and weaknesses through DIBELS, STAAR testing and weekly assessments
- Created classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others
Instructional Assistant/Co-Teacher
JUDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Worked in a middle school autistic unit (apple), assisted the special education teacher with instructional, behavioral, and physical needs of students within the unit
- Complete daily tracking of behavioral incidents and instructional goals
- Ensured that all services were delivered to individual students within the boundaries of their individual education plan
- Participate in the creation of individual education plans
- Implement modifications to learning goals and objectives as needed
- Maintain open communication with parents, guardians, faculty, staff, and outside resources
- Promoted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from cultures around the world
- Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others
- Enforced the school and student discipline code to deal with problem situations
- Assessed students' reading levels using DIBELS Next and Leveled Reading Passages
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations
- Instructed up to 10 students individually and in groups
4th grade teacher
FAITH TRAINING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and online resources
- Supervised on average 50 students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards and on field trips
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs
- Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for students
- Maintained accurate and complete records for 18 students
- Encouraged students with special academic interests to fully pursue those subjects
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and online resources
- Supervised on average 50 students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards and on field trips
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs
- Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for students
- Maintained accurate and complete records for 18 students
- Encouraged students with special academic interests to fully pursue those subjects
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
- Enforced school and student discipline codes
- Drafted lesson plans and submitted them for review and feedback
- Preserved confidentiality of student records and information at all times
- Determined student strengths and weaknesses through DIBELS, STAAR testing and weekly assessments
Education
Building Administration Endorsement - Education
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05.2022
ELL/ESL Endorsement - Education
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS01.2019
Masters Of Teaching - Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2017
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Interdisciplinary Studies
Northwest Christian University
Eugene, OR01.1997
Skills
- Highly qualified in elementary education (EC-6th grade)
- English language proficiency certification
- Building Leadership endorsement
- Intentional instructional planning
- Academic motivation strategies
- Effective communication skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Strong collaborator
- Data management
- Student progress reporting
- Experience in special education
- Parent-teacher communication
- Team collaboration and building
Timeline
1st and 4th Grade Teacher
USD 475
08.2023 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
USD 473
07.2020 - 05.2023
4th Grade Teacher
EPISD
08.2019 - 08.2020
1st Grade Teacher
USD 475
08.2017 - 05.2019
4th Grade Teacher
Trinity Christian Academy
08.2015 - 12.2016
Instructional Assistant/Co-Teacher
JUDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2014 - 06.2015
4th grade teacher
FAITH TRAINING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
09.2013 - 06.2014
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Interdisciplinary Studies
Northwest Christian University
Building Administration Endorsement - Education
Fort Hays State University
ELL/ESL Endorsement - Education
Kansas State University
Masters Of Teaching - Education
Liberty University