Emily Griffin
Pemberton,NJ
Summary
Veteran Kindergarten Teacher with a proven track record at Trenton Public Schools, excelling in differentiated instruction and fostering parent-teacher communication. Enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and hands-on activities, resulting in improved reading skills and a supportive learning environment. Committed to early childhood development and nurturing student curiosity.
Early childhood education professional with history of creating and implementing comprehensive lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles. Known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving educational milestones through adaptive teaching methods. Demonstrates reliability and flexibility to meet changing classroom needs while maintaining strong organizational and communication skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Trenton Public Schools
04.2006 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for special needs children.
- Fostered safe and welcoming classroom atmosphere, enabling students to feel valued and heard.
- Enhanced classroom behavior through implementation of positive reinforcement strategy, leading to more conducive learning environment.
- Developed and implemented multicultural curriculum, promoting inclusivity and respect for diversity among students.
- Provided regular feedback to parents on their child's progress and areas for improvement through detailed report cards and parent-teacher conferences.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet evolving educational standards and best practices, ensuring high-quality education.
- Boosted students' understanding of basic math concepts with use of hands-on learning tools and activities.
- Encouraged positive behaviors and growth mindset among students through use of motivational charts and awards.
- Improved learning with well-prepared lesson plans that cater to various learning styles and needs.
- Cultivated love for reading among students by integrating interactive storytimes into daily routines.
- Promoted culture of reading and learning by setting up classroom library accessible to all students.
Lead Teacher
Baltimore City Head Start
08.2000 - 06.2005
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Incorporated culturally responsive teaching practices into curriculum design and delivery models promoting inclusivity within the educational setting.
- Assisted in coordinating school-wide events such as science fairs and literacy nights, enhancing community involvement and support for education initiatives.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Lincoln University
Lincoln University, PA05-1997
High School Diploma -
Pemberton Township High School
Pemberton, NJ06-1993
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Trenton Public Schools
04.2006 - Current
Lead Teacher
Baltimore City Head Start
08.2000 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Education
Lincoln University
High School Diploma -
Pemberton Township High School
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