John (Todd) Carter
Columbus,OH
Summary
Educator skilled in fostering positive and inclusive learning environment. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans, manage classroom dynamics, and adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs. Strong focus on collaboration with colleagues and achieving measurable academic results. Reliable, adaptable, and passionate about promoting student success through innovative and effective teaching methods.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Whitehall City Schools District
08.2019 - Current
- Developed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and real-life connections, promoting critical thinking skills.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends, enhancing instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child's education and fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to differentiate lessons according to individual student needs, ensuring academic growth for all learners.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Improved student reading comprehension through targeted literacy strategies and guided practice sessions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced important concepts across multiple subjects.
In Person/ Virtual 1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Whitehall City Schools District
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Enhanced students'' language skills by focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities.
- Used pre-written curriculum to teach students via remote video conferencing.
- Utilized multimedia resources to enhance lessons and reinforce key concepts for better retention of knowledge.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive virtual classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Provided ongoing support to students outside of class hours through email correspondence or video conference sessions as needed.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Kindergarten Teacher
Whitehall City Schools District
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Boosted students' understanding of basic math concepts with use of hands-on learning tools and activities.
- Fostered safe and welcoming classroom atmosphere, enabling students to feel valued and heard.
Student teaching, 2nd/3rd Grade Multiage
Wickliffe Progressive School, Upper Arlington Schools
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Developed multi-week integrated studies incorporating science, reading, writing, and technology standards.
- Managing classroom procedures and behaviors effectively
- Implementing daily phonics lessons as part of balanced literacy block
- Creating differentiated math lessons in money, time, and measurement
- Collaborating with parents and staff members to support student needs
- Actively participating in RTI, IEP, and FBA meetings and implemented goals and accommodations into daily classroom activities.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Education
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio05-2017
Bachelor’s Plus Program - Early Childhood Education
Ashland University
Columbus, Ohio05-2018
Skills
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Mathematics instruction
- Relationship building
- Phonics instruction
- Team collaboration
- Patience and persistence
Certification
- 1 year Long Term Substitute Early Childhood (P-3) License 2017-2018
- Ohio 5 Year Professional Early Childhood (P-3) License - 2022-2027
Timeline
In Person/ Virtual 1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Whitehall City Schools District
08.2020 - 05.2021
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Whitehall City Schools District
08.2019 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Whitehall City Schools District
08.2018 - 05.2019
Student teaching, 2nd/3rd Grade Multiage
Wickliffe Progressive School, Upper Arlington Schools
01.2018 - 04.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Education
The Ohio State University
Bachelor’s Plus Program - Early Childhood Education
Ashland University
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