Gigi Outlaw
Raymore,MO
Summary
Accomplished and upbeat elementary educator successful in classroom management strategies and relationship building. A passionate, organized, self-motivating educator with a strong desire to create lifelong learners while celebrating student similarities as well as differences. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments that are based on team building and respect where all students feel validated and significant.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District
08.2022 - Current
- Full-time employment- 40 hours/week
- Taught fifth-grade science (Project Lead The Way) and social studies
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using a variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade levels.
- Created a memorable evening community evening science space event open to the public to share project based learning with friends and family.
Elementary Teacher
Crystal City 47
08.2006 - 05.2022
- Full-time employment- 40 hours/week
- Taught third and fifth-grade curriculum.
- Taught first-fifth grades in the summer school program for over ten years.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Developed team communications and information for Functional Behavioral Assessment/Behavioral Intervention Plan meetings.
- Developed a community based program which led professional guests into our building to share their professions with our young students.
Education
Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership K-12
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO08.2023
Master of Science - Classroom Teaching
Missouri Baptist University
St Louis, MO05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Recreation And Leisure Studies
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05.1993
High School Diploma -
Alton High School
Alton, MO05.1987
Skills
- Positive Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Understands Differentiated Instruction
- Strong Classroom Management
- Collaborative Nature
- Student Records Management
- Student Progress Reporting
- Supervision
- Team Management
- Leadership Development
Accomplishments
- Improved state test scores in the area of science in 2023. Students who earned a score of advanced or proficient on their Missouri Assessment Program Test were a total of 73.02% from my classes. The district average from the other five elementary schools was an average of 60.4%. Students who scored basic or below basic from my classes were a total of 26.98%, whereas the district scores in the same criteria were 39.6%.
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students by receiving the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. This is in recognition of outstanding achievement in the classroom in November 2018.
- Collaborated and partnered with the PBS (Positive Behavior Support) team and held a leadership role to strategically identify students who were at risk and created opportunities for mentoring activities which led to higher student success.
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District
08.2022 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Crystal City 47
08.2006 - 05.2022
Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership K-12
Northwest Missouri State University
Master of Science - Classroom Teaching
Missouri Baptist University
Bachelor of Science - Recreation And Leisure Studies
Missouri State University
High School Diploma -
Alton High School
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