Judith Shepperd
LaFollette,TN
Summary
Dedicated retired Elementary School Teacher from Campbell County School District, skilled in curriculum development and relationship building. Successfully fostered a supportive learning environment, enhancing student engagement and emotional growth. Expert in individualized learning strategies, ensuring at-risk students thrived academically and socially through effective communication and positive reinforcement.
Work History
Elementary School Teacher Retired
Campbell County School District
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary School Curriculum And Instruction
08.1999
Skills
- Materials sourcing
- Safety awareness
- Multimedia instruction
- Standardized tests
- Student assessment
- Student records management
- Project-based learning
- Child development
- Student evaluation
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Mathematics instruction
- Curriculum development
- Emotional intelligence
- Team collaboration
- Literacy instruction
- Classroom management
- Classroom technology
- Lesson planning
- Interactive learning
- Multitasking and organization
- Behavioral management
- Field trip organization
- Oral communication
- Student engagement
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Problem-solving skills
- Student testing
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Group and individual instruction
- Elementary education
- Individualized learning
- Student counseling
- Compliance standards
- Cultural awareness
- Instructional design
- Differentiated instruction
- Critical thinking
- Proficient in software
- Play-based learning
- Organizational skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Active listening
- Collaborative teamwork
- Technology integration
- Literacy strategies
- Verbal and written communication
Additional Information
Worked as Case Manager at Ridge View Mental Health Services. Duties included providing community support for outpatient clients.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher Retired - Campbell County School District
University of Tennessee - Master of Science, Elementary School Curriculum And Instruction