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Grace Stumbaugh

Fayetteville,AR

Summary

Devoted educator with three years of experience teaching kindergarten and a strong commitment to fostering academic and emotional growth. High expectations are set for students, supported by engaging, effective, and differentiated instruction. Focuses on building confidence and encouraging students to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, preparing them for the next steps in their educational journey.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Northside Elementary
09.2022 - Current
  • Teach interactive and engaging lessons aligned with Arkansas kindergarten learning standards and R.I.S.E., creating foundational literacy skills and enthusiasm for learning
  • Collect and analyze data from formative and summative assessments to differentiate instruction for whole and small groups, meeting individual student needs
  • Serve on a behavior task force, collaborating with colleagues and administration to develop school-wide behavior expectations and incentives, improving behavior systems and teacher support
  • Achieved 95%-100% mastery of upper and lowercase letter identification among students by the end of the first semester every year from 2022-2024, based on Northside’s school-wide goal of knowing all letters by winter break
  • Co-wrote and secured a grant from the Siloam Springs Public School Foundation for the construction of Northside’s first school garden, aimed at enhancing student engagement with hands-on learning opportunities

Kindergarten Aide/Interventionist

Root Elementary
08.2022 - 09.2022
  • Assisted kindergarten teacher with material preparation, classroom management, and small group activities
  • Led daily literacy interventions for 3rd-grade students using the 95% intervention program
  • Supervised lunch periods across multiple grade levels, ensuring a safe and organized environment

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Professional Writing & Publication, English and Education

Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO

Master of Arts - Teaching

Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR

Interests

Arkansas Elementary Education K-6

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Northside Elementary
09.2022 - Current

Kindergarten Aide/Interventionist

Root Elementary
08.2022 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Professional Writing & Publication, English and Education

Central Methodist University

Master of Arts - Teaching

Southern Arkansas University
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