Dedicated and student focused teaching professional who is committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for all students. Ability to remain flexible, ensuring that every child’s learning style and abilities are addressed. Finds significant value in good communication skills. Enthusiastic, hard working, and trustworthy educator who strives to collaborate with all members of the community to meet the needs of students and promote the philosophy of the school.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Bangor Area School District
Bangor, PA
09.2024 - Current
Provided instruction to students in the absence of a full-time teacher.
Implemented lesson plans to engage diverse K-5 student needs.
Managed classroom behavior to create a positive learning environment.
Encouraged students to think critically about their work and ask questions when needed.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade General Education Classroom Teacher
Agora Cyber Charter School
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
08.2017 - 09.2021
Implemented a variety of daily math, ELA, phonics, science, and social studies lessons following Common Core State Standards.
Created a positive and engaging learning environment with enthusiasm by use of songs, relatable literature, share time, peer collaboration, and multiple communication tools for students.
Utilized Blackboard Collaborate, New Row, Class Dojo, Seesaw, Nearpod, and various technology for online classroom lessons and learning activities.
Implemented cyber classroom management and goal setting techniques, individual and whole group.
Co-taught and collaborated with other same grade teachers.
Attended meetings, and provided feedback for interventions needed for my MTSS students.
Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods such as weekly progress monitoring in ORF, and NWF, and benchmark assessments.
Mentored new teachers on best practices in virtual education.
Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
Worked with parents, administrators, and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Substitute Teacher
Bangor Area School District
Bangor, Pennsylvania
09.2016 - 06.2017
Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
Implemented classroom management and goal setting techniques where students could earn whole class and individual rewards.
Assistant Field Hockey Coach
Bangor Area Middle School
Bangor, Pennsylvania
08.2016 - 10.2016
Co-planned and implemented daily practice routines that met the needs of the individual player and whole team.
Taught student athletes the rules and techniques for the game of field hockey.
Held practices and/or coached games 6 days a week.
Developed an enthusiastic, comfortable, and safe learning environment.
Supported head coach in executing game strategies during competitions.
2nd Grade Student Teacher
Penns Valley Area School District
Centre Hall, Pennsylvania
09.2015 - 06.2016
Developed and implemented a variety of daily lessons following Common Core State Standards allowing for individual achievement.
Communicated with parents and participated in parent-teacher conferences.
Created a positive and engaging learning environment with enthusiasm for 2nd grade students.
Conducted differentiated instruction for all students in math, reading, science, social studies, and small groups.
Collaborated with other 2nd grade teachers and a kindergarten class for team building exercises and social lesson activities.
Utilized Apple technology for classroom lessons, learning activities, and contact with parents.
Implemented classroom management and goal setting techniques where students could earn whole class and individual rewards.
Prepared instructional materials that cater to diverse learning needs.
Actively sought out new resources or materials that could be used effectively in the classroom setting.
Education
B.S. - Childhood and Early Adolescent Education Pre K - 4, Special Education
The Pennsylvania State University
05.2016
Skills
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Differentiated instruction
Student assessment
Technology integration
Common Core Standards
Student engagement
Relationship building
Certification
CPR Certified
Max Thompson’s Learning Focused – trained how to use an instructional framework that integrates research-based strategies, exemplary practices, and standard driven content
Outstanding Student Teacher Nominee Spring 2016 - Penn State College of Education
References
Jansen, Hornbake, Elementary School Principal, jhornbake@agora.org, 267.879.8305
Kristie, Hawk, Elementary School Assistant Principal, khawk@agora.org, 610.613.2193
Amy, Smith, Cooperating Teacher at Centre Hall Elementary, asmith@pennsvalley.org, 814.360.5220
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Bangor Area School District
09.2024 - Current
Kindergarten and 1st Grade General Education Classroom Teacher
Agora Cyber Charter School
08.2017 - 09.2021
Substitute Teacher
Bangor Area School District
09.2016 - 06.2017
Assistant Field Hockey Coach
Bangor Area Middle School
08.2016 - 10.2016
2nd Grade Student Teacher
Penns Valley Area School District
09.2015 - 06.2016
B.S. - Childhood and Early Adolescent Education Pre K - 4, Special Education