Diana Sutherland
Laurinburg,NC
Summary
Motivated Student Teacher pursuing Health and Physical Education and ready to advance classroom experience. Builds upon training and further develops acquired skills to maximize student learning potential. Highly organized and enthusiastic about working with students of all needs and ages.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher (Intern II)
Scotts Creek Elementary
Sylva, NC
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Demonstrated behavior management in classes of 40+ diverse students
- Participated in after school health fair and curriculum nights
- Differentiated instruction to meet all needs, including those in special education and behavior class.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student performance.
- Observed teaching methods of experienced educators.
- Encouraged student engagement through creative learning activities.
- Created a safe, positive, and productive learning environment for students.
Student Teacher
Cullowhee Valley Elementary
Cullowhee, NC
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked twice a week with students across a wide spectrum of special needs, ranging from low to high severity.
- Assisted in the development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Coordinated activities, monitored behavior, and implemented positive reinforcement strategies to encourage student success.
- Developed instructional materials that were adapted to meet the specific learning styles of each student.
- Created lesson plans tailored to the interests and abilities of each student with a disability.
Student Teacher (Intern I)
Fairview elementary
Sylva, NC
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Three days a week for three classes (3rd, 5th, and 7th)
- Planned and taught whole class instruction periodically
- Observed host teacher when not giving instruction and learned different classroom management skills.
- Assisted in designing and implementing lesson plans for students.
- Observed teaching methods of experienced educators.
Nursery Worker
First United Methodist Church
Sylva, NC
- Supervised play areas to ensure safety of all the children in the nursery.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan activities based on the interests of the group.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Education - Health and Physical Education
Western Carolina University
05.2024
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Special Education
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individualized Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Faculty Collaboration
Affiliations
- Health and Physical Educators Club, Western Carolina, 2022, 2024
- North Carolina Society of Health and Physical Educators member
Certification
North Carolina teaching licensure in Health and Physical Education expected May 2024
Youth Mental Health First Aid certified
Timeline
Student Teacher (Intern II)
Scotts Creek Elementary
01.2024 - 05.2024
Student Teacher
Cullowhee Valley Elementary
08.2023 - 12.2023
Student Teacher (Intern I)
Fairview elementary
08.2023 - 12.2023
Nursery Worker
First United Methodist Church
Bachelor of Arts in Education - Health and Physical Education
Western Carolina University
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