Caring teacher with many years of experience in elementary math instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to continuous growth and collaboration for educational excellence.
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Joanne Mohan
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Overview
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Forest Hills Local School District
Teacher
08.1988 - 06.2025
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning 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.
- 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 performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Macys
Sales Associate
06.2013 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Education
The College of New RochelleNew Rochelle, NY
Master of Arts from Special Education/Language Disorders
University Overview
Mt. St. Mary CollegeNewburgh, NY
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology/Elementary Education
University Overview
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Motivating students
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
Timeline
Sales Associate
Macys
06.2013 - 01.2018
Teacher
Forest Hills Local School District
08.1988 - 06.2025
The College of New Rochelle
Master of Arts from Special Education/Language Disorders
Mt. St. Mary College
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology/Elementary Education
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