Emily Halter
Dunedin,FL
Summary
Compassionate elementary educator with 10 years of experience seeking to continue in Montessori education. Skilled in fostering independence, curiosity, and whole-child development through individualized, child-centered instruction. Strong background in differentiated learning, observation-based assessment, and creating a nurturing classroom environment that supports academic and social-emotional growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lower Elementary Guide
West Side Montessori
Toledo, Ohio
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Used daily observations to guide individualized instruction.
- Instructed and guided students on a variety of Montessori materials.
- Collaborated with co-teacher to create an environment that fostered independence, problem solving, and curiosity.
Elementary School Teacher
Athenian Academy Charter School
Clearwater, Florida
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Delivered data-driven, differentiated 5th grade math instruction with whole and small groups.
- Enhanced student engagement and academic performance through educational technology programs and personalized learning strategies.
- Collaborated with co-teachers and support staff to implement targeted interventions and progress monitoring.
- Guided a student toward achieving a perfect FAST assessment score.
Elementary School Teacher
Hillsborough County Schools
Tampa, Florida
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Facilitated inquiry-based, student-centered learning environments for 1st and 2nd grades (Riverhills IB Magnet Elementary).
- Adapted instructional strategies to meet diverse developmental and academic needs of students.
Elementary School Teacher
Pinellas County Schools
Clearwater, FL
07.2020 - 10.2021
- 4th Grade Math & Science Teacher (McMullen Booth Elementary).
- 3rd Grade Teacher (Cypress Woods Elementary).
- Facilitated both virtual and hybrid instruction during COVID.
Elementary School Teacher
Hillsborough County Schools
Tampa, Florida
03.2016 - 06.2020
- 1st and 4th grades (Riverhills IB Magnet Elementary).
- 3rd grade ELA (Lewis Elementary).
- Implemented differentiated instruction in literacy and math to support individualized student growth.
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to meet diverse learning needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLSkills
- Individualized instruction and child-led learning
- Preparation of learning environments
- Small group and multi-level instruction
- Social-emotional learning and positive classroom culture
- Family and staff collaboration
- Instructional material development
- Educational technology integration
Timeline
Lower Elementary Guide
West Side Montessori
08.2025 - 01.2026
Elementary School Teacher
Athenian Academy Charter School
11.2023 - 06.2024
Elementary School Teacher
Hillsborough County Schools
10.2021 - 06.2023
Elementary School Teacher
Pinellas County Schools
07.2020 - 10.2021
Elementary School Teacher
Hillsborough County Schools
03.2016 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of South Florida