*Getting creative in the kitchen
Judy Larkin
Educator And Solution Finder
Wheat Ridge,CO
Summary
Passionate educator with 17 years experience ready for new challenges after transitioning from public teaching. Exceptional communicator and creative problem solver. Committed to learning, improvement, and success in every endeavor. Licensed educator, professional, and skilled creator. Let's talk soon!
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Literacy Teacher
Aurora Public Schools
Aurora, CO
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Created engaging, effective, and standards-based lessons for 70+ students with all educational stakeholders in mind
- Incorporated technology to enhance and further understanding of content
- Communicated effectively to foster cooperative learning
- Developed rapport with students and colleagues and built relationships through cooperation and inquisitive learning
Teacher, Program Coordinator, Coach, Mentor
Wapakoneta Middle School
Wapakoneta, OH
08.2005 - 05.2020
- Created effective, standards-based lesson plans to meet needs of up to 150+ students with multiple intelligences
- Worked with all stakeholders to meet student needs
- Fostered creative thinking and problem-solving through engaging, student-centered lessons
- Piloted extracurricular enrichment program for all learners incorporating hands-on, STEM-based activities
- Mentored new educators
- Managed multiple deadlines, multitasking to successfully meet and consistently exceed expectations
- Co-planned and executed co-taught lessons to scaffold instruction to students of all ability levels
- Refined and redeveloped curriculum map
- Coached students on academic quiz team
- Developed Individualized Education Plans and other documentation
- Expert in accommodation and modification using best practices and current pedagogy to promote student growth
Cake Decorator
Chief Supermarkets
Saint Marys, OH
07.2000 - 07.2008
- Cake decorator of both custom and production items in busy bakery for 7+ years
- Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays and graduations
- Managed material inventory and ordered new materials as needed
- Handled phone calls and in-person requests to guarantee customer satisfaction
- Verified accuracy of orders while meeting strict deadlines on producing completed products
Serving Others
Various
Saint Marys, OH
08.1994 - 01.2000
- Maintained customer satisfaction of 100s with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Provided friendly service and assistance to clients promote customer loyalty, satisfaction and sales.
- Gained immeasurable experience working with vast array of people, fostering lifelong appreciation for those who help others and humility for life privileges.
Education
Master of Science - Intervention Specialist
Wright State University
09.2007 - 05.2008
Master of Education - Middle School Education
The Ohio State University
01.2004 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science -
The Ohio State University
01.1998 - 12.2003
Skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Leadership through creation and coordination
Passionate dedication to continuous improvement
Flexible problem solving
Organizational skills
Adept at incorporation of technology
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Creativity and passion
Certification
*Professional Educator License
Interests
*Hiking
*Drawing
*Reading
Timeline
*Food Handler Certification
07-2022
Literacy Teacher
Aurora Public Schools
08.2020 - 07.2022
*Professional Educator License
05-2020
Master of Science - Intervention Specialist
Wright State University
09.2007 - 05.2008
Teacher, Program Coordinator, Coach, Mentor
Wapakoneta Middle School
08.2005 - 05.2020
Master of Education - Middle School Education
The Ohio State University
01.2004 - 08.2005
Cake Decorator
Chief Supermarkets
07.2000 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science -
The Ohio State University
01.1998 - 12.2003
Serving Others
Various
08.1994 - 01.2000