Holly Grogan
Elementary Teacher K-6
Hoosick Falls,NY
Summary
Energetic [Job Title] driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles. Accomplished [Job title] 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
23
23
years of professional experience
31
31
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Hoosick Falls Central School
Hoosick Falls, NY
09.2000 - Current
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Secondary School Teacher: Special Education
Hoosick Falls CSD
Hoosick Falls , NY
09.1999 - 02.2000
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and [State]'s core educational standards.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
Elementary School Teacher: Second Grade
Saint Mary's Academy
Hoosick Falls, NY
09.1998 - 06.1999
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MA 09.1998 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY 08.1993 - 05.2022
Skills
Technology integration
undefinedAdditional Information
Throughout my twenty two years of teaching I have taught several different content areas. I am the currently the 5th grade Social Studies teacher (10 years), but in the past have instructed students in math, ELA and reading. I have also taught both ELA and math AIS classes, to help with student improvement.
I have taught 5th grade with several different types of scheduling including block schedule, rotating schedule and the traditional classroom
Over the years I have administered and graded New York State exams, for Math, ELA, and Social Studies.
I have also had student teachers in my classroom from several area colleges for both informal and formal student plans of study.
Certification
Teaching License for Elementary Education K-6
Timeline
Teaching Certificate for Special Education
05-2001
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Hoosick Falls Central School
09.2000 - Current
Secondary School Teacher: Special Education
Hoosick Falls CSD
09.1999 - 02.2000
Elementary School Teacher: Second Grade
Saint Mary's Academy
09.1998 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
09.1998 - 05.2001
Teaching License for Elementary Education K-6
05-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6
The College of Saint Rose
08.1993 - 05.2022
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