Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in the classroom and building on technology skills. Implementation of mindfulness to support all learners. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Ashland School District
Ashland, WI
07.1997 - Current
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning targets.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom mindfulness activities and games.
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.