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Gia Pettit

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, AR
05-2015

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
05-2007

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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