I am a highly experienced teaching professional with a strong dedication and enthusiasm to the total development of children. I am caring and qualified with over 32 years of teaching meaningful curriculum plans and developing young minds.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Welti Elementary
Cullman, AL
08.2021 - Current
Developed lesson plans consistent with established state standards and goals.
Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
Assessed students' progress and created reports for parents, administrators, and other teachers.
Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
Encouraged students to be responsible and independent and have a love of learning.
Prek 4 Teacher
Sonshine Preschool FUMC
Cullman, AL
08.2017 - 05.2021
Helped students become good listeners, responsible, and independent
Fostered a love of learning through fun learning activities, stories, and crafts.
Taught children ages 4 to 5 basic reading and alphabetical skills
Designed and arranged the classroom for a safe, inviting learning environment
Kept parents informed of classroom activities and educational and behavioral needs in a variety of ways
Kindergarten Teacher
Warren County Board of Education-Bobby Ray Elem.
McMinnville, TN
08.1991 - 05.2015
Planned, prepared, and taught lesson to students according to state standards.
Provided differentiated instructional methods and content to ensure student mastery.
Assessed students in multiple ways and used results to inform and plan future instruction.
Participated in staff, group, and other meetings related to school curriculum and professional development
Prepared students to take standardized assessments.
Kept parents informed of classroom activities and educational and behavioral progress in a variety of ways.
Designed and arranged the classroom for a safe, inviting learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN
05.1990
Skills
Strong work ethic
Collaboration
Friendly, positive attitude
Student Engagement
Elementary Letrs Training
Social-emotional learning
Early Childhood Education
Improving the Behavior of Students Training (summer 2024)
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