Joan Pauly
Viola,KS
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher with 31 years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Garden Plain Elementary
Garden Plain, KS
08.1998 - Current
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
- Promoted collaborative learning among peers through group work activities.
- Attended educational conferences and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Developed lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
- Worked closely with peers to devise and utilize advanced technology and smart boards.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Monitored student behavior throughout the day to ensure safety rules were being followed.
- Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as setting limits while encouraging self-discipline.
- Used wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance needs of diverse student population.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
- Created a variety of learning experiences which incorporated technology into instruction.
- Organized activities that promoted physical, mental and social development.
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Referred students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
- Employed evidence-based methods of classroom teaching and direction.
- Integrated music, art, drama, literature, science, math into lesson plans for hands-on learning experiences.
- Established and reinforced rules for behavior policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.
- Attended professional development workshops in order to stay abreast of current trends in education.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
- Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Assessed students' progress and created reports for parents, administrators, and other teachers.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Facilitated parent and teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Prepared weekly newsletters for parents outlining upcoming assignments or events at school.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates, and grading.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
New Home Showcase Person
Tammy Hilger Realty
Wichita, KS
03.2016 - 11.2018
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Updated account information to maintain customer records.
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
- Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
Customer Service Cashier
Dressbarn
Wichita, KS
05.2015 - 08.2018
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Referred to price sheets and special sale bulletins to enter price changes.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
- Redeemed coupons to discount purchases.
- Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
- Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
- Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
- Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
- Met customer service goals and exceeded customer expectations.
- Developed and managed relationships with customers to increase customer loyalty.
Teacher
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Wichita, KS
08.1992 - 05.1995
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Actively sought out opportunities for collaboration with other teachers within the district.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Integrated educational software programs into daily lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates, and grading.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Friends University
Wichita, KS05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Newman University
Wichita, KS05-1992
High School Diploma -
Garden Plain High School
Garden Plain, KS05-1983
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Motivating Students
- Family Involvement
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Student Rapport
- Parental Participation
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Learning Strategies
Affiliations
- Started our elementary Latch Key Program, and collaboratively run the program with two other teachers with creative and rewarding daily activities.
Certification
- Kansas State Teaching License January 1, 1992
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
New Home Showcase Person
Tammy Hilger Realty
03.2016 - 11.2018
Customer Service Cashier
Dressbarn
05.2015 - 08.2018
Teacher
Garden Plain Elementary
08.1998 - Current
Teacher
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
08.1992 - 05.1995
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Friends University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Newman University
High School Diploma -
Garden Plain High School
- Kansas State Teaching License January 1, 1992
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