Elizabeth Wirth
Ann
Grafton,WI
Summary
Dynamic Tutor with a proven track record at Tom and Laurie VanDehuevel's home. I am enhancing their children's comprehension and engagement through personalized, creative teaching strategies. I excel in time management and fostering student motivation, significantly boosting confidence and independent learning skills. I am an expert in adapting lessons to diverse learning styles, with a focus on critical thinking and problem-solving. Both children are autistic; I meet their needs on a weekly basis with creative lessons that pique their interest and attention.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Teachers On Call
10.2015 - 06.2018
- 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, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Classroom Teacher
Cedarburg Public Schools
08.1984 - 10.2012
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
- Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Teacher
Waukesha School District
08.1980 - 06.1984
- 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, attendance, 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.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Education
Master of Science - School Administration
Concordia University
Mequon, WI 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Carroll University
Waukesha, WI 05.2001 -
Skills
Time management
Group tutoring
Skills development
Lesson planning
Homework assistance
Creative thinking
Problem-solving skills
Reading comprehension
Verbal and written communication
Patience and empathy
Student motivation
Confidence building
Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Facilitated positive learning experiences through Hands-on learning
- Supervised team of six staff members.
- Oversaw team of ten teachers and five counselors as Camp
Director for Camp Invention for seven years
- Earned trusted status with Cedarburg School District, consistently being called upon to meet special student requirements
- Completed up to four tutoring appointments each week.
Timeline
Teacher
Teachers On Call
10.2015 - 06.2018
Master of Science - School Administration
Concordia University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Carroll University
05.2001 -
Classroom Teacher
Cedarburg Public Schools
08.1984 - 10.2012
Teacher
Waukesha School District
08.1980 - 06.1984
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