Eric Winner
Tumwater
Summary
Professional educator with strong foundation in early childhood and elementary education. Proven ability to adapt to varying classroom environments and maintain constructive learning atmosphere. Highly collaborative, consistently supporting team efforts and adjusting to meet changing classroom needs. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and fostering student engagement and growth.
Diligent teacher with background in K-5 education. Adept at creating engaging lesson plans and maintaining classroom order, contributing to positive learning environment. Demonstrated ability to adapt to diverse classroom settings and foster student growth through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Experienced with classroom management and developing lesson plans for young learners. Utilizes effective communication to foster positive learning environment. Knowledge of adapting teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Professional educator prepared to excel in K-5 settings. Known for creating engaging lesson plans and maintaining orderly classroom environment. Reliable team player, adaptable to changing needs, and committed to fostering student growth through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Organized and detail-oriented individual with proven ability to effectively manage and motivate student learning. Collaborates with fellow professionals to promote stimulating learning environment. Offers strong organizational and student engagement skills.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
North Thurston Public Schools
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain an orderly classroom conducive to learning.
- Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and improve teaching techniques.
- Implemented creative teaching methods that engaged students in the learning process while still adhering to curriculum requirements and state educational standards.
- Provided individualized support to students struggling academically, tailoring instruction to meet their unique needs.
- Fostered a sense of community within the classroom by cultivating respect amongst peers and facilitating team-building activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate the various learning styles of students within the classroom setting.
- Utilized technology effectively to enhance lessons, engage students, and streamline administrative tasks such as grading assignments or communicating with parents/guardians about their child''s performance.
- Adapted lesson plans for diverse learners, ensuring all students had access to grade-level content and could participate fully in classroom activities.
Kindergarten Teacher and P.E. Teacher
Federal Way Public School District
08.1999 - 06.2012
- 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.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Recreation, Exercise Studies/Health and Wellness
Washington State University
Pullman, Washington01.1994
Masters of C&I Literacy - Early Childhood Reading - K-2 Emphasis
Lesley University
01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Special Education
Washington State University
Pullman, Washington01.1998
Skills
- Teaching diverse learners
- Parent-teacher communication
- Multi-subject instruction
- Student engagement
- Reading comprehension
- Collaborative learning
- Instructional strategies
- Phonics instruction
- Adapting teaching methods
- Cooperative learning
- Classroom management
- Complex Problem-solving
Certification
- Elementary Education: K-8
- Special Education: K-12
- Literacy K-2
Practical Experience
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Training
- Conflict Resolution Training
- Computer Training
- Direct Instruction Training/Anita Archer
- Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing (LIPS) Training
- Envoy Training/Guided Reading/Literacy Training/WASL Training/Math Training/P.E.
- Seminars/Step-up to Writing Training
- All Day Kindergarten Meetings
- All Day Kindergarten Reading Groups
- Lucy Caulkins Writing Training
- Jolly Phonics Trained
- Assessment Qualified Formative & Summative
- Synthetic phonics
- RTI
- Open Court
- Daily Five Certified
- Unpacking the Common Core Standards
- WA Kids implementation
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-5
North Thurston Public Schools
09.2023 - 06.2025
Kindergarten Teacher and P.E. Teacher
Federal Way Public School District
08.1999 - 06.2012
Masters of C&I Literacy - Early Childhood Reading - K-2 Emphasis
Lesley University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Special Education
Washington State University
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Recreation, Exercise Studies/Health and Wellness
Washington State University
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