Elizabeth Mutafis
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Harrison County Board Of Education
08.1999 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development and community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WVSkills
- Effective Classroom Management
- Relationship building
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Targeted Instructional Strategies
- Learner-Focused Instruction
- Focused Learning Sessions
Timeline
Teacher
Harrison County Board Of Education
08.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Fairmont State University
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