Hillary DuFour
Edwardsburg,MI
Summary
Licensed Family and Consumer Science Teacher passionate about teaching important life skills to students, encouraging them to make a positive impact on society. Creates daily lesson plans to implement high-quality, standards-based instruction. Encourages student learning and supports school and district programs and goals. Employs a variety of techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives to meet student needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Edwardsburg Public Schools
06.2012 - Current
- Encouraged active learning by creating lessons and projects to engage problem-solving and creative abilities.
- Employed variety of teaching strategies and instructional techniques to meet different aptitudes and interests of students.
- Communicated effectively with families and students to promote academic achievement.
- Taught Comprehensive Family and Consumer Science Topics to 6th-8th grade students.
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Elkhart Community Schools
12.2004 - 06.2012
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Established and maintained standards of student behavior to provide productive, orderly classroom environment.
- Classes taught: Advanced Child Development, Interpersonal Relationships, Family Issues, Money Management, Food and Nutrition
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
08.2000 - 06.2004
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Built positive professional and student relationships.
- Classes taught: Human Growth and Development, Technology and Living, Food and Nutrition, Sports Nutrition
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Science Education
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE06.2000
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Child Development, Family Relationships, Nutrition, Career Exploration, Money Management, Interpersonal Relationships
Timeline
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Edwardsburg Public Schools
06.2012 - Current
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Elkhart Community Schools
12.2004 - 06.2012
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
08.2000 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Science Education
University of Nebraska At Kearney
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