Lori Ann Bedenfield-Herron
Chicago,IL
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Skilled Teacher with 27 of years teaching at elementary and middle school levels. Well versed in developing and implementing core curricula. Provided safe learning environment that fostered growth of students both academically and emotionally. Optimized student performance by promoting goal-oriented activities and encouraging critical thinking.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Gary, IN
08.2017 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Completed daily reports, and attendance logs.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
08.1997 - 08.2017
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Maintained system required passing rate for years.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University
Portland, OR05.2013
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Education
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL05.1997
Skills
- Student-centered learning
- Classroom management
- Group learning mechanics
- Standardized Testing
- Elementary education
- Testing and grading
- Differentiated instruction
- Student records management
- Curriculum Development
- SMART Board aptitude
- Middle school education
- Group and individual instruction
- Test Proctoring
- Lesson Planning
- Special Needs Students
- Inquiry-based learning
- Special education
- DIBELS knowledge
Certification
Type 03, K-9
Endorsements in Language Arts and Social Studies
Timeline
Teacher
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
08.2017 - Current
Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
08.1997 - 08.2017
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Education
Chicago State University
Type 03, K-9
Endorsements in Language Arts and Social Studies
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