Elizabeth Graham
Waterloo
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Waterloo Community School District, excelling in mentoring and lesson planning. Enhanced student engagement through technology integration and differentiated instruction, leading to significant academic improvements. Strong communicator and collaborator, fostering relationships that support both teacher and student growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Waterloo Community School District
01.2017 - Current
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Foster a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
- Support diverse learners by differentiating instruction to meet individual needs, resulting in improved academic outcomes for all students.
- Integrate technology into lessons to enhance learning and student engagement.
- Implement data-driven instruction by regularly assessing student performance to inform instructional decisions, leading to higher achievement levels across the board.
- Monitor student progress and adjusted instructional strategies as needed, ensuring continuous growth for each learner.
New Teacher Mentor
Waterloo Community School District
08.2022 - Current
- Mentored new teachers to enhance instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Established a supportive network for new educators, fostering collaboration and sharing of best practices.
- Collaborated with school leadership to identify areas for teacher growth and development plans.
- Attended learning modules designed to support new teachers in the district, and reflected upon learning with mentees.
UNI Literacy Clinic Site Supervisor
University of Northern Iowa
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Supervised pre-service teachers during tutoring sessions with elementary students
- Provided pre-service teachers with reflective feedback based on my observations of their instruction
- Supported communication with families in regards to tutoring sessions
- Assessed pre-service teachers' lesson planning and provided feedback to support student engagement and ensure best practices are utilized
- Facilitated discussion and reflection based on teaching strategies utilized, student engagement, and resources used to implement instruction
UNI Literacy Clinic Site Supervisor
University of Northern Iowa
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Supervised pre-service teachers during tutoring sessions with elementary students
- Provided pre-service teachers with reflective feedback based on my observations of their instruction
- Supported communication with families in regards to tutoring sessions
- Assessed pre-service teachers' lesson planning and provided feedback to support student engagement and ensure best practices are utilized
- Facilitated discussion and reflection based on teaching strategies utilized, student engagement, and resources used to implement instruction
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA12-2016
Skills
- Mentoring
- Oral communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Technology integration
Certification
- Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training - [Sept. 2024]
- Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training - [Sept. 2024]
Timeline
UNI Literacy Clinic Site Supervisor
University of Northern Iowa
08.2023 - 12.2023
New Teacher Mentor
Waterloo Community School District
08.2022 - Current
UNI Literacy Clinic Site Supervisor
University of Northern Iowa
08.2022 - 12.2022
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Waterloo Community School District
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa
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