Gina Whimarsh
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
Dynamic 1st and 2nd Grade Teacher with a proven record of excellence at American Leadership Academy, specializing in classroom management and data analysis. Recognized for fostering positive parent communication and implementing innovative instructional strategies that empower students to overcome challenges. Dedicated to creating engaging learning experiences tailored to individual student needs, resulting in significant academic success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st and 2nd Grade Teacher
American Leadership Academy
Queen Creek, AZ
08.2019 - Current
- Promoted good communication between home and school by sending weekly newsletters home with updates on class events.
- Employed online learning management systems and other diverse instructional resources to offer students remote assistance with assignments.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Provided feedback on student progress by utilizing data-driven instruction techniques.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and reinforced appropriate behavior with positive reinforcement strategies.
- Engaged students in hands-on activities related to social studies topics.
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Mesa Public Schools
Mesa, AZ
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Provided individualized instruction to students requiring extra assistance.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented interventions when necessary.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
- Assessed student learning through varied formative and summative assessments.
- Partnered with parents to maintain open communication, advise on available resources and build parental abilities necessary for student support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
CSUB
Bakersfield, CA06-2006
Associate of Science - Child Development
College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA05-1992
Skills
- Classroom management
- Data analysis
- Instructional design
- Curriculum development
- Learning assessment
- Parent communication
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the year-Kindercare 2002
- Teacher of the month-ALA First Grade 2020
Certification
- Standard Professional Elementary, K-8 Educator ID #5035056
- Endorsements:
- Structured English Immersion Endorsement, PreK-12
- Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 3
Timeline
1st and 2nd Grade Teacher
American Leadership Academy
08.2019 - Current
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Mesa Public Schools
07.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
CSUB
Associate of Science - Child Development
College of The Canyons
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