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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Teacher

Donna Turner

Batesville,AR

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Cave City School District, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and differentiated instruction, fostering an inclusive environment. Recognized for effectively supporting struggling students, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Cave City School District
08.2021 - 10.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Teacher

Cave City School District
08.1990 - 05.2018
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
05-1989

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive role model and mentor

Affiliations

  • Former member of the Arkansas Reading Association and International Reading Association

Certification

  • Certified Reading Recovery teacher
  • Trained in Connections: OG in 3D
  • Trained in The Institute for Multi-Sensory Education method

Interests

My hobbies include spending time with my family, reading books of all types, and my newest hobby, crochet

Timeline

Teacher

Cave City School District
08.2021 - 10.2024

Teacher

Cave City School District
08.1990 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

University of Central Arkansas

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