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HOLLY JANAS

Battle Creek

Summary

Dedicated 4th Grade Teacher with expertise in developing tailored curriculum to meet diverse student needs. Proficient in crafting engaging lesson plans and fostering positive classroom environments that enhance learning. Demonstrated success in managing classroom behavior, leading to increased student participation and improved academic outcomes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

4th Grade Teacher

Lakeland Elementary School
08.2004 - Current
  • Taught 2nd, 3rd grade at Lincoln Elementary.
  • Taught all subjects in a self contained classroom.
  • Experience with a variety of curricular resources and structures: (Math Investigations, Engage NY, HMH, Lucy Calkins Writing, CAFE/Daily 5).
  • Math Recovery Training (MMR I)
  • SIOP TRAINING
  • CHAMPS/PBIS training
  • Administer NWEA and use data to guide whole class and small group instruction, set student goals, and meet individual student needs.
  • Multiple successful experiences teaching students with various needs (including: visually impaired, ASD, ADD/ADHD,ELL).
  • Achieved Highly Effective in areas, and Effective ratings on my evaluation. (exceptions due to Covid evaluation policies 2020/2021 which eliminated Highly Effective evaluations for all district teachers)
  • Adult Education Teacher August 2007 - June 2009
  • Taught all writing, ELA, math
  • Taught ELL Adults, Arabi, Hispanic basic skills

Education

Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI
04.2001

Continuing Education Credits -

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Data analysis
  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaborative team teaching
  • Special education strategies
  • English language development
  • Adult education techniques
  • Growth mindset
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Collaborative learning
  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building

Certification

  • Michigan Professional Certificate
  • K-6 All Subjects;
  • K-8 All Subjects (self contained)

References

Already provided in application

Timeline

4th Grade Teacher

Lakeland Elementary School
08.2004 - Current

Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education

Spring Arbor University

Continuing Education Credits -

Spring Arbor University

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