Emma Rinehart
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Level III Special Education Teacher
Spring Creek 6th Grade Center
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced students' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students' understanding of behavioral expectations and reinforcement of concepts taught in class.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Led and organized a team of paraprofessionals to create a strong academic experience for all students.
Math Teacher-6th Grade
Spring Creek 6th Grade Center
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Designed, implemented and assessed unit and daily lesson plans while reflecting on the effectiveness of each lesson.
- Trialed new math curriculum.
- Developed effective assessment strategies for measuring student progress in alignment with instructional goals.
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
- Maintained lesson flexibility to adapt to student progress and information retention.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow teachers on Canvas and how to implement it's use during the hybrid learning year.
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Willowbrook Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging literature and MTSS groups into the curriculum.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring academic success for each student.
- Implemented assessment strategies to track student progress, adjusting lessons as needed to address individual needs.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making to guide instructional planning, leading to improved student performance.
- Collaborated with grade-level team members to develop cross-curricular units that reinforced key concepts across subject areas.
Title I Math Teacher-6th Grade
Spring Creek 6th Grade Center
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Enhanced students' understanding of complex mathematical concepts by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
- Reviewed assessment data on a routine basis to guide decision making for individual student needs.
- Reinforced concepts taught by classroom math teachers while incorporating basic skills review.
- Implemented and utilized progress monitoring data to assess and guide instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Frequently collaborated with teachers throughout the building on student success.
Education
Master of Arts - Masters of Special Education
Morningside College
Sioux City, IA2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2015
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Modifications
- Instructional Strategies
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Parent Communication
- Augmentative Communication
Timeline
Level III Special Education Teacher
Spring Creek 6th Grade Center
08.2023 - Current
Math Teacher-6th Grade
Spring Creek 6th Grade Center
08.2018 - 05.2023
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Willowbrook Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2018
Title I Math Teacher-6th Grade
Spring Creek 6th Grade Center
08.2015 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Masters of Special Education
Morningside College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
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