Donna Marie Liu
Modesto,CA
Summary
Dynamic K-6 educator with 40 years at Modesto City Schools, excelling in classroom management and curriculum adaptation. Recognized for fostering positive student behavior and providing tailored instruction, I effectively collaborated with colleagues to enhance educational outcomes. Committed to creating a safe and engaging learning environment, consistently receiving positive evaluations throughout my career.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
substitute teacher k-6
Modesto City Schools
Modesto, California
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
- Ensured that each student had access to appropriate materials and resources.
- Provided feedback on assignments or projects given by the regular teacher.
- Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing school rules and regulations.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Monitored student progress throughout the day.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
K-6 Classroom Teacher
Modesto City Schools
Modesto, California
09.1983 - 06.2023
- Taught majority of my career in kindergarten.
- Participated in weekly collaboration meetings with lower grade colleagues.
- Attended all staff meetings, Back to School Night, Open House and Kinder promotion ceremonies. Held parent-teacher conferences once per year, and issued report cards three times per school year.
- Communicated often with parents through newsletters, phone calls, and emails.
- Worked in 4 different elementary schools with over 8 different principals in my 40 years as an educator.
- Always received positive evaluations as an educator.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05-1982
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum adaptation
- Individual instruction
- Positive reinforcement
- Student assessment
- Educational collaboration
Timeline
substitute teacher k-6
Modesto City Schools
08.2024 - Current
K-6 Classroom Teacher
Modesto City Schools
09.1983 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
San Francisco State University
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