Accomplished Educator driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
White Bear Lake Area School District
08.2016 - 07.2023
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Planned lessons according to state standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level. (MTSS)
Collaborated with administrators on building goals and generating ideas for improvements to achieve those goals.
Intervention Specialist
White Bear Lake Area School District
07.2013 - 07.2016
Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Oversaw Reading Corp Tutors and implementation of the program building wide
Met and Collaborated with administration on the Leadership team to create building goals.
Reading Intervention Teacher
White Bear Lake Area School District
08.2004 - 07.2013
Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
Taught phonic and reading skills to individuals and small groups.
Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN
05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Psychology
University of Wisconsin- La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
05.2000
Skills
Online Systems
Materials Sourcing
Time Management
Curriculum Management
Promote Literacy
Class Management
Continuous Improvement Planning
Safe, Positive Learning Environment
Curriculum Development
Google Slides
Cultural Awareness
Phonics and Science of Reading trained (LETRS)
Certification
LETRS
Lexia LETRS Units 1-4 May 2023
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
White Bear Lake Area School District
08.2016 - 07.2023
Intervention Specialist
White Bear Lake Area School District
07.2013 - 07.2016
Reading Intervention Teacher
White Bear Lake Area School District
08.2004 - 07.2013
Master of Arts - Literacy
Hamline University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Psychology
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