Elizabeth Borchert
Teacher
ONALASKA,WI
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
La Crosse School District
09.2019 - Current
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Kindergarten Teacher
Black River Falls School District
09.2013 - 06.2019
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for special needs children.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Education
Elementary Education Major - Education
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI12.2012
Minor in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI06.2008
Skills
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Special Needs Support
- Student Engagement
- Play-Based Learning
- Safety awareness
- Field Trip Organization
- Elementary Education
- Special Education
- Team Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Child Development
- Classroom Management
Certification
Trauma Informed Care
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
La Crosse School District
09.2019 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Black River Falls School District
09.2013 - 06.2019
Trauma Informed Care
Elementary Education Major - Education
Viterbo University
Minor in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Western Technical College
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