Hazel Shafer
Hartford City,IN
Summary
Educator with a proven track record at Carey Services, excelling in classroom management and innovative lesson planning. Adept at fostering student engagement and building strong relationships with parents and colleagues. Committed to enhancing learning experiences through technology integration and collaborative strategies, ensuring compliance with curriculum standards and supporting diverse student needs.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Carey Services
08.2017 - Current
- Assisted in developing lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with peers to enhance instructional strategies and student engagement.
- Supported students in using educational technology tools for enhanced learning experiences.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and methodologies.
- Observed and documented student progress to inform instructional adjustments.
- Facilitated group activities to promote teamwork and social skills among students.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and classroom activities.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
Education
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech
Marion, IN01-2025
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
- Child development
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
- Learning strategies
- Innovative lesson planning
- Social-emotional learning training
- Student needs assessment
- Learning assessments
- Special needs students
- [State] teaching credential
- Curriculum compliance with [state]
- Verbal and written communication
- Team building
- Parent and student communication
Timeline
Teacher
Carey Services
08.2017 - Current
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech
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