Gretchen Murtha

I ran the study hall and E&I with over 400 kids each day. Attendance was taken , Covid rules applied. I helped the kids who were gifted and who struggled. I communicated with teachers. administration and parents. I coached boys PYAA 11th-12th grade basketball as well. I have wonderful relationships with the students.

• Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
• Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
• Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
• Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
• Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
• Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
• Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
• Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
• Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
• Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
• Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
• Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
• Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional and intellectual development.
• Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
• Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
• Assessed student learning styles and understanding of material to redirect and optimize teaching strategies.
• Utilized instructional techniques and hands-on curriculum to retain interest and maximize receptive learning in students.

• I have subbed for Pickerington since 2005. It has been on and off depending on the hours of my other jobs.

• Teach Preschool
• Followed curriculum
• Monitored the kids
• Had fun and loved the kids
• Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
• Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
• Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
• Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
• Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
• Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
• Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
• Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
• Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
• Administered and documented results of student assessments.
• Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
• Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
• Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations.
• Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
• Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
• Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
• Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
• Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
• Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
• Openly exchanged ideas and materials with coworkers.
• Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
• Made and distributed nutritious snacks by preparing and dividing into portions.
• Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
• Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
• Read stories to preschool children to help increase key language, literacy and social skills.
• Completed morning classroom and play area opening duties.
• Set guidelines for teacher performance and lesson planning and oversaw compliance with established procedures.
• Encouraged teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.

• Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
• Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
• Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
• Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
• Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
• Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
• Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.

We had the classroom set in various stations with art, games fun projects. We taught the kids gym games and had fun every day!