Joy Fowler
Hurst
Summary
Dedicated elementary school teacher with 30+ years of experience in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Proven ability to foster positive relationships and enhance student engagement through innovative lesson planning.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District
Grapevine, TX
08.1993 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and participation.
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary projects that promote critical thinking.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Engaged in professional development workshops, staying abreast of educational trends and best practices.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Fostered love of reading in students by curating classroom library with wide range of genres and levels.
Elementary School Teacher
Everman Independent School District
Everman, TX
08.1987 - 05.1993
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and tailor instruction accordingly.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Cultivated positive classroom atmosphere, implementing behavior management techniques.
- Advocated for student needs by collaborating with parents, administrators, and support staff for tailored interventions.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Baylor University
Waco, TX05-1987
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Positive reinforcement
- Relationship building
- Multitasking and organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Reliability
- Literacy instruction
- Mathematics instruction
Accomplishments
- Campus Teacher of the Year 2013
- PTA Friend of Children Award
- PTA Lifetime Membership Award
Certification
- Elementary Self-Contained Grades (1-8) Lifetime
- Elementary Reading Grades (1-8) Certification Lifetime
- English as a Second Language Grades (1-8) Certification Supplemental (valid through 2029)
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District
08.1993 - 05.2024
Elementary School Teacher
Everman Independent School District
08.1987 - 05.1993
Bachelor of Science - Education
Baylor University