Emily Goddard

5+ years experience as an Elementary School Teacher. Most recently an employee of the Sun Prairie Area School District. Employed as a 4th grade teacher at Westside Elementary School. During my time at Westside Elementary I have demonstrated the ability to manage challenging student behaviors, establish relationships with families, create positive connections with students, and teach to a wide range of academic levels.

• Professional Educator License (PBL) for Elementary (Grades 1st-6th)
• Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) For Elementary and High School

• Tutor Doctor, Madison, WI, 10/2023, present, Tutor, Create lessons for tutoring a 5th and 2nd grade student in math, Collaborate with students' teachers and parents to ensure I am focusing on relevant material for the students' success, Assess students' growth from week to week to determine what changes to make in my lessons
• Westside Elementary School, Sun Prairie, WI, 08/2022, present, Elementary School Teacher- 4th grade, Teach math, literacy, writing, science, and social studies at the 4th grade level, Participate in PLT (Professional Learning Teams) with my grade level team to plan and discuss assessments for the 4th grade students, Engage in targeted tier 1, 2, and 3 lesson planning, Teach specialized lessons to students based on their comprehension level of a given standard, Establish bonds with staff, families, and students, Manage student behavior to ensure a positive learning environment for all
• Mendota Elementary School, Madison, WI, 08/2020, 08/2022, Elementary School Teacher- 4th grade, Teach math, literacy, science, social studies and writing, Assess student learning and use this data to target learning gaps, Create a positive classroom environment, Establish bonds with students and their families, Manage day to day conflict amongst students, Served on the Family Engagement, Race and Equity, and SBLT committees
• Rosa G. Maddock Elementary, Burbank, IL, 01/2020, 05/2020, Elementary School Teacher- Grade 1, Teach reading, math, phonics, writing, social studies, and science, Assess student learning, Devise lesson plans that meet students' needs based off assessment data, Manage student behavior, Provide a safe, positive environment in the classroom that encourages students to participate and enjoy the school day, Participate in professional development that focuses on the importance of differentiation
• Hometown Elementary, Hometown, IL, 08/2019, 12/2019, Student teacher- 3rd grade classroom, Devise lesson plans that followed the curriculum for each subject area and diversified these lesson plans based on the students' abilities and learning styles, Manage the student behaviors in the class, Assess the students' learning of the material by informal and formal assessments of each lesson, Provide a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes learning for all students, Participated in professional development meetings that focused on math instruction and implementation of the Words their Way spelling curriculum
• Varsity Tutors and Intellect Learning Center, Orland Park, IL, 09/2019, 08/2020, Tutor, Work with 4 students individually ranging from 1st through 5th grade, Create lesson plans that are geared towards each student to meet their academic needs, Identify areas of need that each student has and strengthen those areas through practice and academic tasks
• YMCA of Metro Chicago, Chicago, IL, 10/2017, 08/2019, Program Manager for afterschool program, Managed the YMCA afterschool program that consisted of 60 Kindergarten through 8th grade students at Christopher Elementary (CPS school), Supervised 4 part time staff members, Collaborated with school personnel to provide adequate programming that fits with the school's priorities and the YMCA's grant requirements, Planned and facilitated programming that fits the needs of the families and community members, Organized field trips for both families and students and ensured these field trips ran smoothly, Presented relevant material to school staff and parents throughout each school year
• YMCA of Metro Chicago, Chicago, IL, 09/2016, 10/2017, Lead Enrichment Instructor, Implemented activities for the 3rd and 4th grade students in my group, Assisted supervisor with administrative responsibilities, Communicated with families
• YMCA of Metro Chicago, Chicago, IL, 09/2015, 07/2015, Youth Enrichment Instructor, Helped plan and conduct workshops for families and school personnel throughout the school year, Led all educational activities for 2nd through 5th grade students in the YMCA after-school program, Provided homework help in all subjects, Promoted a safe and cooperative environment for the students