Janell Spencer
Southport,NC
Summary
Seeking a Substitute Teaching Position in Brunswick County.
Experienced with implementing structured lesson plans and maintaining positive learning environment. Utilizes effective communication and classroom management techniques to foster student success. Track record of adapting to various classroom settings and engaging students in meaningful learning activities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Brunswick County Schools
08.2016 - 07.2024
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Mentored new teachers within the school community by sharing knowledge, providing guidance on instructional strategies, and offering ongoing support during their transition into the profession.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Elementary Teacher, grade3
Virginia Williamson Elementary
01.2011 - 07.2016
- Taught all third grade subjects
- Worked with grade level team to collaborate reading and math goals
- Contributed to weekly lesson planning
- Collected and closely monitor student data to drive instruction
- Implemented district and state mandated Read To Achieve requirements
- Modified and adapt instruction to meet student needs
- Utilized flexible grouping of students
- Incorporated technology into lessons daily
- Involved in creating and adapting math and reading intervention groups
- Organized and used student data for students in Problem Solving Team (PST)
- Implemented classroom management system though PBIS model
- Participated in weekly Profession Learning Communities (PLC)
- Administered state and district assessments (mClass, Benchmarks, Read to Achieve and EOGs)
Elementary Teacher, grade2
Virginia Williamson Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Taught all second grade subjects
- Participated in weekly grade level lesson planning and goal achievement
- Modified and adapted instruction to meet student needs
- Collaborated with other teachers to create flexible grouping for math and reading
- Organized and used student data for students in Problem Solving Team (PST)
- Administered state assessments and progress monitoring for mClass and Dibels
- Administered county Benchmark testing in reading and math
- Created and implemented successful classroom management procedures
- Participated in Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
- Attended staff development sessions and workshops
Substitute Teacher, grade3
Virginia Williamson Elementary
08.2010 - 10.2010
- Long Term substitute teacher
- Taught all third grade subjects
- Involved in collaborative grade level lesson planning and goals
- Created and implemented successful classroom management procedures
- Monitored student progress and collected data for permanent teacher
Substitute Teacher, grade5
Belville Elementary
02.2010 - 06.2010
- Long Term substitute teacher
- Taught fifth grade reading, math and social studies
- Involved in collaborative grade level lesson planning and goals
- Created and implemented successful classroom management procedures
- Monitored student progress and collected data for permanent teacher
Teacher Internship, grade5
Supply Elementary School
08.2009 - 12.2009
- Taught all fifth grade subjects to22 students
- Exercised positive communication with partnership teacher, administration, students and parents
- Implemented short and long term lesson plans
- Helped draft a classroom behavior management plan
- Attended professional development workshops, conferences and seminars
- Engaged in team teacher collaboration for grade level performance
- Incorporated a variety of teaching styles to meet the needs of diverse classroom
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of North Carolina Wilmington
01.2009
Associate of Arts - undefined
Brunswick Community College
Bolivia, North Carolina01.2008
Skills
- Smart Board Technology
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom management
- iReady Math and Reading
- Group and individual instruction
- Microsoft Word/Excel
- Relationship building
- Multitasking and organization
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5-8 co-teachers as grade chair lead.
- Earned Belville Teacher of the Year in 2022-23.
- Facilitated PBIS behavior system by implementation schoolwide.
- Improved 3rd grade math test scores by 3% 3 consecutive years meeting school and district goals.
Related Experience
- 2015-16 Interview committee at Virginia Williamson Elementary School
- 2014-16 Member of Positive Behavior in Schools team (PBIS)
- 2014-16 Grade Chair
- 2008-16 Youth Group Supervisor , The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Southport, NC
- 2009-12 Marlin Swim Team Parent Facilitator Member
- 2009-10 E-mentoring, UNCW
- 2004-09 School Volunteer, Brunswick County Schools
- 2004-09 Member of PTA
Belville Elementary Teacher of the Year 2022-23
I was selected by my peers to represent Belville Elementary within the school as well as on the county teacher of the year committee. I was able to take concerns, solutions, help implement new programs and share the good things that were happening with members of the community, school board, superintendent and other school stake holders. I created monthly feedback surveys, worked closely with my administration on extra activities to improve community involvement, participated in curriculum. Implemented the Sunshine club in our school to help improve moral and overall positive school environment.
I worked with other teachers to help improve the overall teaching experience throughput the county and encourage new educators to Brunswick county.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Brunswick County Schools
08.2016 - 07.2024
Elementary Teacher, grade3
Virginia Williamson Elementary
01.2011 - 07.2016
Substitute Teacher, grade3
Virginia Williamson Elementary
08.2010 - 10.2010
Substitute Teacher, grade5
Belville Elementary
02.2010 - 06.2010
Elementary Teacher, grade2
Virginia Williamson Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2011
Teacher Internship, grade5
Supply Elementary School
08.2009 - 12.2009
Associate of Arts - undefined
Brunswick Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of North Carolina Wilmington
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