Ellen Dewar
4th Grade Teacher
Northville,US
Summary
Dynamic 4th Grade Teacher with a proven track record at Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy, excelling in student engagement and collaborative learning. Skilled in project-based learning and effective parent-teacher communication, I foster critical thinking and tailor instruction to meet diverse student needs, enhancing comprehension through innovative teaching methods.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy
Detroit, Michigan
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child''s academic growth and areas for improvement.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through engaging group projects and individual assignments.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adjusting instructional approaches as needed.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating real-life examples and hands-on activities into lessons.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.
4th Grade Teacher
National Heritage Academies
Taylor, Michigan
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child''s academic growth and areas for improvement.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through engaging group projects and individual assignments.
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
Livonia, MI
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive and focused learning environment for all students.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- K-4 small group math and reading interventionist
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Oakland University
Rochester, MI 09.1996 - 06.2000
High School Diploma -
Almont High School
Almont, MI 05.2001 -
Skills
Student engagement
Parent-teacher communication
Collaborative learning
Positive Reinforcement
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy
06.2024 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
National Heritage Academies
08.2023 - 06.2024
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
10.2022 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Almont High School
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Oakland University
09.1996 - 06.2000
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