Emily Zesiger
First Grade Teacher
Idaho Falls,ID
Summary
Energetic first grade teacher driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles. Impressive people skills that allow for impeccable problem solving. Always aware of safety for the students.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Jefferson Joint School District 251
Rigby, ID
08.2020 - Current
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Substitute Teacher, 2nd Grade
Discovery Elementary School
Idaho Falls, ID
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Participated with administrators in the design of classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID 09.2016 - 03.2020
Skills
Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of five first grade teachers in the development of cross grade level reading interventions.
- Improved reading abilities of students to the point of having 80% proficiency in district set goals.
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Jefferson Joint School District 251
08.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher, 2nd Grade
Discovery Elementary School
01.2020 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Brigham Young University - Idaho
09.2016 - 03.2020
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