Isabel Ott

- Deliver standards-based 7th-grade Social Studies instruction in general education, co-taught, and gifted settings

- Differentiate instruction and use data-driven practices to support diverse learners

- Collaborate with co-teachers, support staff, and administration to promote inclusive, effective instruction

- Support and mentor new teachers through the New Teacher Academy and professional development

- Foster a positive classroom culture focused on engagement, accountability, and student growth

- Coach middle school girls’ soccer and basketball cheer, promoting leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship

- Supervise students during practices, events, and school activities while ensuring safety and adherence to district policies

- Maintain clear, consistent communication with families regarding student progress and expectations

• Instructed 94 eighth grade students at a variety of ability levels, from gifted to those receiving RTI services
• Adapted lesson plans to meet the intellectual and emotional needs of a diverse group of students
• Collaborated with other eighth grade Georgia History teachers on putting lessons together and implementing them
• Disciplined students in a way that demonstrated consistency and the need for respect while remaining positive and focused on ways to improve
• Inquired into students’ particular interests and needs in order to create a project plan which would allow them to meet various standards while learning about a topic of their choice

• Assisted classroom teacher in planning guided math and social studies groups
• Encouraged students to challenge themselves to think outside of the box, both with critical thinking-type math problems

• Documented progress of one struggling student throughout the semester
• Developed and used interactive social studies presentations on a SMARTboard

- Supervised and mentored middle school girls in a residential camp setting.

- Provided structured, age-appropriate instruction and behavior management.

- Taught riflery with a strong emphasis on safety, responsibility, and skill development.

- Built positive relationships to support student confidence and growth.

- Collaborated with staff to create a supportive and engaging learning environment.

- Modeled strong character and Christian values.

• Conducted weekly tutoring sessions with a fourth-grade, sixth grade, and eighth grade student who needed extra help with math, ELA, and social studies
• Fostered a relationship with students in which she felt safe to discuss both school-related and personal issues
• Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.

• Used weekly lesson plans left by the teacher to teach the subject
• Disciplined students in a way that demonstrated consistency and the need for respect while remaining positive and focused on ways to improve