Judith Sytsma
8th Grade School Teacher
Elmhurst,IL
Summary
I am a passionate teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. I love motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. I strive to be successful in helping students develop strong literacy, social and learning skills. I am an energetic educator with proven skills in keeping the classroom organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. I am adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Timothy Christian Middle School
Elmhurst, United States
08.2005 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- I also teach Bible, and Mock Trial
- Middle School Director of Plays for 11 years.
Language Arts Teacher 6th Grade
Timothy Christian Middle School
Elmhurst, United States
08.2003 - 06.2006
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
8th Grade Teacher for At-risk Students
McArthur Elementary
Berkeley, IL
01.2002 - 06.2003
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History, English
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL 06.1998 - 02.2002
High School Diploma -
Timothy Christian
Elmhurst, IL 08.1963 - 06.1975
Skills
Field trips
undefinedTimeline
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Timothy Christian Middle School
08.2005 - Current
Language Arts Teacher 6th Grade
Timothy Christian Middle School
08.2003 - 06.2006
8th Grade Teacher for At-risk Students
McArthur Elementary
01.2002 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Science - History, English
Elmhurst College
06.1998 - 02.2002
High School Diploma -
Timothy Christian
08.1963 - 06.1975
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