Douglas Ward
Buffalo,IA
Summary
Accomplished veteran educator, have been successful in classroom management, student evaluations, and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Central DeWitt Community Schools
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Taught 6th-grade students in a departmentalized math setting.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
WACO Community School District
08.2020 - 06.2022
Taught 6th-grade students in Reading/Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies.
Worked to improve students' opportunities for success through a variety of strategies, including ability grouping, peer partners, and universal design learning, among others.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids and real-life examples in lessons.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans for more comprehensive student learning experiences.
- Boosted classroom morale with positive reinforcement and recognition of achievements.
- Improved parent-teacher communication by conducting regular meetings and providing progress updates.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Davenport Community School District
08.2005 - 06.2018
- Taught students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in a departmentalized Reading/language arts classroom setting.
- Used a variety of strategies and materials to develop and assess student reading, writing, and speaking skills.
- My 5th-grade classes regularly scored among the top three in the reading/language arts portion of the assessment test, of all elementary buildings in the Davenport district.
Education
Master of Arts - K-8 Special Education
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA05.1996
Skills
- Provide effective classroom instruction, in whole group, small group, and individual models
- Monitor progress, with timely feedback
- Use additional materials and technology to raise student engagement and success
- Collaborate with students, parents, and fellow staff members to bring about positive outcomes for each student served
Certification
I hold an Iowa Master Educator License, with the following endorsements:
K-6 Elementary Classroom - 102
K-8 English / Language Arts - 119
K-8 Instructional Strategist 1 - mild / moderate - 260
K-8 Social Studies - 164
K-8 Multi-categorical Resource Mild - 221
K-8 Reading - 148
Timeline
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Central DeWitt Community Schools
08.2022 - 02.2023
Elementary Classroom Teacher
WACO Community School District
08.2020 - 06.2022
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Davenport Community School District
08.2005 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - K-8 Special Education
St. Ambrose University
I hold an Iowa Master Educator License, with the following endorsements:
K-6 Elementary Classroom - 102
K-8 English / Language Arts - 119
K-8 Instructional Strategist 1 - mild / moderate - 260
K-8 Social Studies - 164
K-8 Multi-categorical Resource Mild - 221
K-8 Reading - 148
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