Gretchen Pruden
Taylors,SC - South Carolina
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Taylors Elementary School
Taylors, South Carolina
08.2015 - Current
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Instructed both small and whole groups of students and provided individual support as needed.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Implemented new math and reading technologies into classroom, boosting student understanding of subject matter.
Tutor
The Tutoring Club
Santa Clarita, CA
08.2006 - 12.2008
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions and adjusted instructional methods and content focus.
Classroom Teacher
Legacy Christian Academy
Valencia, California
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Classroom Teacher
Trinity Classical Academy
Santa Clarita, California
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Maintained a positive classroom and work environment in a team-teaching situation
Education
Master of Arts - Education, Specializing in Literacy
Furman University
Greenville, South Carolina08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Bob Jones University
Greenville, South Carolina05.2003
Skills
- Understanding of District Standards and Core Curriculum
- Understanding of Materials and Assessments
- Instructional Strategies and Techniques
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Multimedia Integration of Multi-Subject Instruction
- Different Learning Styles and Modalities
- Small Group Leadership
- Positive Learning Environment
- Instructional Leadership
- Creative, Collaborative Environment
Affiliations
Member of Kappa Delta Pi
Certification
Licensed Teacher, certified in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Literacy
Certifications and Endorsements
Currently Licensed Teacher (expires in 2027), certified in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Reading Instruction.
Completed the Read to Succeed Endorsement as required by the State Department of Education.
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Taylors Elementary School
08.2015 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Legacy Christian Academy
08.2007 - 06.2008
Tutor
The Tutoring Club
08.2006 - 12.2008
Classroom Teacher
Trinity Classical Academy
08.2006 - 06.2007
Master of Arts - Education, Specializing in Literacy
Furman University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Bob Jones University
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