Motivated retired educator certified in grades K-8 and Gifted Education. Passionate about student success-both academically and socially. Leads with an attitude of kindness and compassion when communicating with children.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Elementary/Middle School Teacher
Madison County Board Of Education
Richmond, KY
08.1999 - 08.2017
Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Compiled, administered and graded examinations and other assigned work.
Observed fellow teaching professionals, gathering valuable techniques to use in classroom.
Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
Elementary Teacher, Second and Third Grades
Fayette County Board Of Education
Lexington, KY
08.1989 - 08.1999
Instructed students on basic skills such as reading, writing, math, science, social studies, music, art and physical education.
Facilitated small group instruction based on individual student's academic needs.
Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
Taught accelerated literary programs to elementary school students by guiding heterogeneous small group instruction.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
08-1993
Bachelor of Arts - Education Grades 1-8
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05-1983
Skills
Classroom Instruction
Student rapport
Flexible and adaptive
Parent-Teacher Communication
Growth Mindset
Student Engagement
Employment
Substitute Teacher, full-time, Veterans Park Elementary School, FCPS, 2022-2023