Emily Ratterree
Aledo,TX
Summary
Dedicated 2nd Grade teacher who devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Weatherford Independent School District
08.2020 - Current
- Establishes positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering a strong support network for academic success.
- Boosts student literacy levels by implementing a comprehensive reading program; resulted in 75% of the students meeting their end-of-the year MAPs growth growth goal.
- Prepares materials for math lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals; 87.5% of students reached their end-of-the-year MAPs growth goal.
- Maintains student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Collaborates with other teachers for interdisciplinary lesson planning, enhancing student understanding of various subjects.
- Implements behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Develops and implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce learning concepts and cater to diverse learning styles.
- Leads after-school tutoring sessions to provide additional support for struggling students, improving overall achievement levels.
Unit Training Manager
U.S. Air Force Reserves
08.2000 - Current
- Enhances overall unit readiness by implementing comprehensive training schedules and monitoring progress; improved unit readiness by 97%.
- Streamlines the unit's training program, identifying gaps in knowledge and developing targeted training plans.
- Collaborates with senior leadership to establish clear goals and objectives for the unit''s ongoing development.
2nd Grade Teacher
Lake Worth Independent School District
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Utilized assessment data to differentiate instruction and meet the individual needs of each student; increased on-level reading levels to 70% of the class
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons, making content more relevant and relatable for students.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and group projects that challenged students intellectually.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education (K-6th Grade)
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas05.2018
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Safety Awareness
- Team Collaboration
- Data Analysis
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year: 2022-2023
- Served on the Superintendent's Council Team for positive district change
- Coached University Interscholastic League (UIL): Creative Writing and Storytelling
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Weatherford Independent School District
08.2020 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
Lake Worth Independent School District
08.2018 - 08.2019
Unit Training Manager
U.S. Air Force Reserves
08.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education (K-6th Grade)
Texas Tech University
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