Gia Pettit
Springdale,AR
Summary
Seasoned educator with a proven track record at Springdale School District, adept in curriculum development and differentiated instruction. Excels in fostering student engagement and literacy, enhancing educational success through innovative strategies. Demonstrated excellence in emotional intelligence and parent-teacher communication, significantly improving student outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Springdale School District
Springdale, AR
07.2018 - 06.2023
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
- Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
- Organized field trips to reinforce curricular content in an experiential manner.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Kindergarten Teacher
The New School
Fayetteville, AR
07.2014 - 06.2018
- Conducted personalized teaching in small groups, focusing on individual student goals.
- Engaged in regular communication with parents regarding students' academic development.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Enhanced curriculum by identifying and addressing gaps.
- Developed and implemented creative lesson plans to engage students in active learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Harding University
Searcy, AR05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05-2007
Skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Verbal and written communication
- Student engagement
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Multitasking and organization
- Child development
- Individualized learning
- Student counseling
- Team collaboration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student assessment
- Literacy instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Literacy strategies
- Mathematics instruction
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
References
- Annette Thompson - Springdale School District Principal
479-530-4419
- Angelique Petet - The New School Principal
479-200-0243
- Karole McKenzie - Teacher Colleague Springdale Public Schools
479-936-0386
- Lisa Cox - Teacher Colleague Springdale Public Schools
479-427-4835
- Sue Wood - Reading Instruction Specialist Springdale Public Schools
479-871-0230
- Jennifer Webb - Teacher Colleague The New School
479-422-6700
- Elizabeth Gough - Student's Parent Springdale Public Schools
502-909-4895
- Suzzanne Williams - Student's Parent The New School
850-324-1726
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Springdale School District
07.2018 - 06.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
The New School
07.2014 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Harding University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Arkansas
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