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Holly Hylton

Seattle,WA

Summary

Dynamic educator with a Washington State teaching certification and a passion for fostering student growth at Concordia Lutheran School. Skilled in behavior management and relationship building, I effectively engaged diverse learners through interactive teaching methods, enhancing academic performance and promoting a supportive classroom environment.


Committed to continuous professional development and cultural awareness. 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.

Energetic educator with proven skills in keeping classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Concordia Lutheran School
07.2022 - 08.2025
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Teacher

Atonement Lutheran
08.2002 - 06.2022
  • Please refer to above description.

Teacher, Third Grade

Concordia Lutheran School
08.1997 - 10.2001
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, language arts, and history.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, spiritual, physical, and emotional growth.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Pursued professional development to maintain certification and extend skills.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Concordia Lutheran School
08.1996 - 06.1997
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.
  • Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
  • Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
  • Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
2001

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Concordia University
Portland, OR
1995

Skills

  • Excellent classroom management
  • Behavior management
  • Washington State teaching certification with early childhood education endorsement
  • Rostered through the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod
  • Interactive teaching and learning
  • Exceptional parent and student communication
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Current in Stars hours
  • Cognitive and behavioral development
  • Serving diverse communities
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Teacher

Concordia Lutheran School
07.2022 - 08.2025

Teacher

Atonement Lutheran
08.2002 - 06.2022

Teacher, Third Grade

Concordia Lutheran School
08.1997 - 10.2001

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Concordia Lutheran School
08.1996 - 06.1997

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Lesley University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Concordia University

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