Dianne Elzinga
Muskegon,MI
Summary
Experienced educator with a proven track record in fostering student engagement. This May, 2025, brings 9 years of teaching experience for me. At Tennessee Christian Academy, I designed a grant-winning project that merged art with local history, showcasing my growth mindset and ability to innovate. Skilled in parent-teacher communication. Experienced with developing comprehensive lesson plans and engaging instructional activities. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques and student assessment strategies to create effective learning environment. Initiated after school gymnastics club and coached students in the program. Tutoring a before school gifted math program. Organized and planned an all day, school Field Day. I gave teachers stations and got parent volunteers. I really love teaching and showing students how much God loves them and that we are here to praise God!
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Lamont Christian School
08.2021 - Current
Teach all subjects including Bible, Math, ELA, Science and Social Studies, Engage students, Live for Jesus, Model God's love for us
Substitute Teacher, K-12
EduStaff
09.2015 - 06.2017
Carried out lessons as teacher provided, Managed behavioral problems, Engaged students in lessons
3rd Grade Teacher
Waterville Elementary School
08.2003 - 05.2004
Teacher of all subjects, After-school gymnastics coach
Pre-K Teacher
First Baptist Academy & Preschool
08.2002 - 05.2003
Prepared students for Kindergarten, Taught the curriculum, Artwork and Science experiments
4th Grade Teacher
Big Ridge Elementary School
08.2001 - 05.2002
Educator of all subjects, Lead before-school gifted math program, Students experienced chicks hatching
5th Grade Teacher
Tennessee Christian Academy
08.1993 - 05.1994
Taught all subjects, Awarded a grant for a project I came up with and wrote the proposal for the grant, Reached out to community newspaper company and wrote the article for the completed activity combining art and history of the community
4th Grade Assistant Teacher
Orangewood Christian School
09.1992 - 06.1993
Assistant teacher with activities for the students, Taught lessons I designed, part-time PE teacher, Planned an all day Field Day and scheduled all the activities, Arranged for teacher and parent helpers
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA05-1992
Skills
- Growth mindset
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Project-based learning
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Lamont Christian School
08.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
EduStaff
09.2015 - 06.2017
3rd Grade Teacher
Waterville Elementary School
08.2003 - 05.2004
Pre-K Teacher
First Baptist Academy & Preschool
08.2002 - 05.2003
4th Grade Teacher
Big Ridge Elementary School
08.2001 - 05.2002
5th Grade Teacher
Tennessee Christian Academy
08.1993 - 05.1994
4th Grade Assistant Teacher
Orangewood Christian School
09.1992 - 06.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Covenant College
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