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Dianne Strickler

Bellevue

Summary

Proven educator with a track record of fostering student engagement and enhancing curriculum knowledge across diverse settings, including Marquette Catholic Schools. Skilled in classroom management and positive reinforcement, adept at multitasking and organization. Successfully increased student participation in agricultural programs by over 30%, showcasing adaptability and a commitment to excellence in multi-subject instruction.

Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.


Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Marquette Catholic Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Easton Valley School District
08.2022 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.

Inventory Inspector/prepare Items for Retail Sale

Nordstrom
10.2011 - 08.2020
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations by following established guidelines for proper storage, labeling, and transportation of products within the warehouse environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to deadlines, ensuring a consistently organized workspace conducive to efficient operations.
  • Streamlined receiving processes, verifying incoming shipments against purchase orders and invoice records.
  • Identified opportunities for reducing waste in storage areas, resulting in cost savings for the company without compromising inventory integrity.
  • Reduced inventory discrepancies by conducting regular and thorough inspections.
  • Ensured timely identification of damaged products, allowing swift replacement or repair actions.
  • Conducted cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory data and identify potential issues early on.
  • Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls.

Agriculture Teacher

Centerville Community Schools
07.1983 - 06.2008
  • Prepared lesson plans on topics such as plant science and technology in farming.
  • Devised strategies for growing program and generating interest in greater student population.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop an interdisciplinary approach to teaching agriculture concepts across multiple subject areas.
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans that integrated various aspects of agricultural science, leading to increased student engagement and retention.
  • Improved student understanding of agriculture by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lessons.
  • Advocated for increased support of agricultural education within the school community, regularly presenting the value and benefits of such programs at faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance data, utilizing this information to inform instructional decisions and improve overall program outcomes.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with parents regarding their child''s academic performance and progress in the agriculture program.
  • Enhanced the school''s agriculture program by collaborating with local farms and agribusinesses for field trips and guest speakers.
  • Implemented effective classroom management strategies that fostered a safe, supportive learning environment conducive to academic success.
  • Maintained student academic records, grades and performances using [Software].
  • Conducted assessments of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities.
  • Responsible for the FFA Chapter activities from training for leadership and career skill participation, planning for the conferences attended, supervising student/members off site of the school grounds as well as on site activities and more.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Education

Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa

Skills

  • Student Engagement
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Multi-Subject Instruction
  • Curriculum knowledge
  • Classroom Management
  • Adaptable

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Marquette Catholic Schools
08.2022 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Easton Valley School District
08.2022 - Current

Inventory Inspector/prepare Items for Retail Sale

Nordstrom
10.2011 - 08.2020

Agriculture Teacher

Centerville Community Schools
07.1983 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Education

Iowa State University
Dianne Strickler