Gwen Lenz
MESA,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Fifth grade teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Mesa Unified School District
08.2001 - Current
- 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.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Student Council Advisor for ten years
- Team lead for over ten years
6-8 Grade History and Reading Teacher
J.o. Combs Unified School District
08.2000 - 05.2001
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
Education
BBA - Marketing
University of Toledo
Toledo, OHTeaching Certificate - Education
Sequoia Teacher Prep
Mesa, AZSkills
- Safety Awareness
- Setting Learning Targets
- Teacher Observation
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Student Needs Assessments
- Instructional Strategies
- Expectation Management
- Standardized Tests
Timeline
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Mesa Unified School District
08.2001 - Current
6-8 Grade History and Reading Teacher
J.o. Combs Unified School District
08.2000 - 05.2001
BBA - Marketing
University of Toledo
Teaching Certificate - Education
Sequoia Teacher Prep
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