Elizabeth Peebles

· Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.

· Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.

· Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.

· Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.

· Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.

· Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.

· Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.

· Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.

· Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.

· Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

· Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.

· Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.

· Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.

· Reported to parents and administration about student progress.

· 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.

· Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

· Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.

· Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.

· Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.

· Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

· Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.

· Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

· Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.

· Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

· Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.

· Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.