Joanne Barnes
North Liberty
Summary
Passionate educator with ten years of successful teaching experience and five years of coaching new teachers, significantly enhancing teacher effectiveness. Excelled in building relationships in the classroom and school community. Skilled in effective communication and standards-aligned instruction, adept at increasing student engagement and achievement. Reliable with an unwavering commitment to supporting all students in making academic, social, and emotional growth. Seeking to transition back to classroom in the community where children attend school.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Induction Coach
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
08.2020 - Current
- Mentor and coach beginning teachers, engaging them in reflective practices and continuous growth
- Support teachers with effective lesson-planning
- Assist teachers in analyzing student progress and making data-informed adjustments to instruction
- Guide teachers in developing and sustaining safe, inclusive learning environments and instructional practices that address learner variability
- Develop and facilitate professional learning opportunities (Beginning Teacher Network sessions, New Teacher Center professional learning series for induction and instructional coaches)
- Engage in regular reflection on coaching practice to improve professional learning and growth
5th and 6th Grade Teacher
College Community School District
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Fostered a positive and safe classroom environment, emphasizing respect and open communication among students.
- Promoted growth mindset by emphasizing effort, engaging students in productive struggle, and creating opportunities for supported risk-taking
- Scaffolded and differentiated instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of each individual student.
- Provided timely and actionable feedback based on formative and summative assessment data
- Communicated regularly with student families and created positive, trusting relationships
- Collaborated with team and building staff members to support the academic, social, and emotional growth of students
- Facilitated weekly PLC meetings
- Served as a building leader on the Cadre leadership team
4th Grade Teacher
Williamson County School District
08.2013 - 06.2016
1st Grade Teacher
Iowa City Community School District
08.2012 - 06.2013
3rd/4th Grade Teacher (Combined Classroom)
Iowa City Community School District
08.2010 - 06.2012
Education
+45 Credit Hours of Graduate-Level Continuing Ed. - Siedow Teacher Education
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO07-2018
Master of Arts - Master of Education: Curriculum And Instruction
Graceland University (CR Satellite Campus)
Independence, MO05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (Endorsements: Reading & LA)
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2010
Skills
- Communication with students, families, and colleagues
- Group leadership and collaboration
- Building caring, trusting relationships
- Using data to drive instruction
- Effective lesson design
- Student-centered instruction
- Reflective practice and ownership of student outcomes
- Problem-solving and creative thinking
- Knowing students and leveraging strengths
- Managing student behaviors
- Creating a positive, safe learning environment
- Universal Design for Learning and SIOP strategies
Timeline
Induction Coach
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
08.2020 - Current
5th and 6th Grade Teacher
College Community School District
08.2016 - 06.2020
4th Grade Teacher
Williamson County School District
08.2013 - 06.2016
1st Grade Teacher
Iowa City Community School District
08.2012 - 06.2013
3rd/4th Grade Teacher (Combined Classroom)
Iowa City Community School District
08.2010 - 06.2012
+45 Credit Hours of Graduate-Level Continuing Ed. - Siedow Teacher Education
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Master of Arts - Master of Education: Curriculum And Instruction
Graceland University (CR Satellite Campus)
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (Endorsements: Reading & LA)
University of Iowa
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