Janice Lindsey
Hammond,IN
Summary
Accomplished Language Arts Teacher from Calumet City SD #155, known for enhancing student comprehension and participation through innovative teaching and behavior modification strategies. Expert in grammar and classroom management, I excel in fostering academic growth and emotional well-being. My collaborative approach and multimedia utilization have significantly contributed to the professional development of peers and the diverse learning needs of students.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Language Arts Teacher
Calumet City SD #155
08.2001 - 06.2019
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting a more holistic understanding of language arts.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through analytical writing assignments that encouraged students to synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing innovative teaching techniques and multimedia resources.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in language arts education.
- Mentored new teachers in effective lesson planning, classroom management, and assessment methods, contributing to their professional growth.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment that celebrated diversity and nurtured the unique talents of each individual learner.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Teaching
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN05.2000
Skills
- Licensed in [State]
- Problem-solving skills
- Grammar Expertise
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Organizational ability
- Response-to-intervention understanding
- Group leadership
- Lesson Planning
- Collaborative learning
- Lesson Plan Implementation
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year 2008
- Presented a workshop on maintaining calmness in the classroom
Task Force
Collaborated with teachers at TF North in Calumet City deciding on best approach to enable all 8th grade students to achieve skills needed for the high school.
Timeline
Language Arts Teacher
Calumet City SD #155
08.2001 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English Teaching
Purdue University Calumet
Similar Profiles
James WilsonJames Wilson
Substitute Teacher at Calumet City Sd 155Substitute Teacher at Calumet City Sd 155
Mark CristMark Crist
Laborer at Calumet City PlumbingLaborer at Calumet City Plumbing
Stavroula (Vivian) SirakisStavroula (Vivian) Sirakis
Literacy Coach at New Hyde Park-Garden City Park SDLiteracy Coach at New Hyde Park-Garden City Park SD