Janet Fox
Meadow Bridge,WV
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in classroom management, student engagement, collaboration and differentiated instruction. Committed to fostering a positive and safe learning environment that enhances student success and collaboration in a student centered classroom.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Fifth Grade
Fayette County Schools (MBRS-MBES)
08.2012 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning and comprehension based on data analysis. Consistently met Fayette county goals on improvement each year.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities, and evidence of reducing the red is evident each year.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective behavior management techniques and student engagement activities.
- Trained staff on state testing policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design projects that integrated various subjects for enhanced student understanding.
- Utilized formative assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional approaches accordingly. Made sure that intervention was fluid and effective.
- Led parent-teacher conferences to communicate student progress and foster partnerships between home and school.
Teacher (Title 1, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade)
Fayette County Schools
09.2005 - 06.2012
- Led professional development workshops for staff, focusing on innovative teaching practices. (PL Days)
- Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional decisions and improve overall achievement.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities to promote student engagement and community involvement. This included parent engagement activities.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment as a classroom teacher. Home visits were also a component of being a Title I teacher so parents would feel more welcome in the school environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities, as well as a student centered classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, adjusting strategies as necessary.
Education
Reading Specialist - Masters in Reading
Concord University
Athens, WV12-2005
BA in Education - Multi Subject K-6
Concord College
Athens, WV12-2003
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Motivating students
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Student assessment
- Data Analysis
- Curriculum implementation
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Teacher, Fifth Grade
Fayette County Schools (MBRS-MBES)
08.2012 - Current
Teacher (Title 1, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade)
Fayette County Schools
09.2005 - 06.2012
Reading Specialist - Masters in Reading
Concord University
BA in Education - Multi Subject K-6
Concord College