Glenna Bulls
Cypress,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic educator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of the importance of testing and analyzing data, and training in administration and procedures of testing. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Cypress Fairbanks School district.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Fourth Grade Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
08.2002 - 05.2003
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
At Risk Specialist
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
08.1997 - 05.2002
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction or in-class activities.
- Shared important information with students and staff concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
- Developed student rosters for special testing conditions.
- Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, administering tests, analyzing test data and provided staff development.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Elementary Teacher, Grades 3-4
Aldine ISD
08.1991 - 05.1996
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
Elementary Teacher, 5th Grade
Lubbock ISD
08.1988 - 05.1991
- 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.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05.1988
Skills
- Instructional Techniques
- Classroom Management
- Student Needs Assessments
- Teacher Training
- Instructional Strategies
- Different Learning Styles
- Positive Learning Environment
- Assessing Needs
- At-Risk Student Intervention
- Assessing Performance
- Documenting Results
- Standardized tests
- Time management
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
- Facilitated school climate improvement by implementing Climate Committee in Aldine ISD.
- Supervised several students teachers while in Classroom in Lubbock and Aldine ISD.
- Spearheaded Math & Science Institute project focused on At Risk girls encouraging a love for Science and Math.
- Reached out to community to gather donations of materials and supplies for needy students.
- Earned "Spotlight Teacher for Lieder Elem." in 2000.
- Provided several staff development in Cy-Fair for Reading/Writings Skills and Test Taking Strategies.
- Improved test scores by reworking approach to small group instruction and testing.
- Worked closely with school counselors on training staff, distributing and collecting testing materials.
- Analyzed test results to share with staff to identify at risk students and their individual needs.
Timeline
Fourth Grade Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
08.2002 - 05.2003
At Risk Specialist
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
08.1997 - 05.2002
Elementary Teacher, Grades 3-4
Aldine ISD
08.1991 - 05.1996
Elementary Teacher, 5th Grade
Lubbock ISD
08.1988 - 05.1991
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Texas Tech University
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