Gina Pursel
Provo,UT
Summary
Positive professional educator who has experience in a variety of elementary schools and grades. Enthusiastic about returning to teaching after 10+ years. Passionate about teaching, learning, and creating a classroom environment that not only engages and enriches the lives of students but also fosters inclusion.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Online Store Manager
Rad Swim
Highland, UT
07.2015 - Current
- Engage positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Maintain relationships and follow up with customers.
- Maintain current store, product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales.
- Positively resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Provide payroll management company-wide.
- Manage all online store employees.
- Collaborate with owner concerning employee satisfaction and best small business practices.
4th & 6th Grade Teacher
Legacy Traditional Schools
Chandler, AZ
07.2010 - 01.2012
- Created a positive learning environment that encouraged students to strive for excellence.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to best practices in education.
- Trained and taught Spalding method for Language Arts instruction
- Utilized Saxon Math to assess, teach, and extend learning in mathematics
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Developed and implemented fun and positive classroom management plan to engage students
- Led 4th grade-level professional learning community
3rd Grade Teacher
Alpine School District
Orem
08.2007 - 05.2010
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to cover core subjects such as math, science, language arts, and social studies.
- Engaged in PLCs as we created lessons and assessments that addressed state standards.
- Led 3rd grade PLC for final year at Westmore Elementary.
- Facilitated small groups of students during independent work time providing guidance when needed.
- Attended regular professional development to enhance teaching.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Brigham Young University
04-2008
Master of Education -
Southern Utah University
Currently EnrolledSkills
- Classroom Management
- Relationship Building
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Communication
- Empathy
- Organizational
- Growth Mindset
Certification
- Utah Professional Educator License - renewal expected May of 2024
Timeline
Online Store Manager
Rad Swim
07.2015 - Current
4th & 6th Grade Teacher
Legacy Traditional Schools
07.2010 - 01.2012
3rd Grade Teacher
Alpine School District
08.2007 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Brigham Young University
Master of Education -
Southern Utah University
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