JUDY PRETTNER
HARDEEVILLE,SC
Summary
Focused and dedicated primary school Christian educator with 10 years of experience. Passionate about educating children using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions. Dedicated to student safety and well-being to enable focused learning. Known to challenge students in creative ways to reach untapped potential. Driven to continue to learn and grow spiritually and professionally. Devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful at empowering and equipping others to become the great Christian leaders of tomorrow.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher /Third Grade Teacher
Culver City Christian School
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Physical Education Teacher
New Covenant Academy
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Completed documentation of classroom and individual recordkeeping.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
Physical Education Teacher
Alpharetta Christian Academy
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Primrose School On Yankee
01.2011 - 04.2013
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods and techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Physical Education Teacher
Calvary Christian School
09.2003 - 06.2004
Second Grade Elementary School Teacher
Elkton Christian School
09.1997 - 06.1999
Physical Education Teacher/1st/PK Grade Teacher
Central Delaware Christian Academy
09.1993 - 06.1997
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CAMaster’s in Education (MEd) - Teacher Leadership
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN02.2015
Skills
- Elementary education
- Standardized tests
- Behavioral improvements
- Safety awareness
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Teaching
- Student Progress Reporting
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher /Third Grade Teacher
Culver City Christian School
08.2017 - 06.2019
Physical Education Teacher
New Covenant Academy
01.2016 - 06.2017
Physical Education Teacher
Alpharetta Christian Academy
08.2013 - 06.2014
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Primrose School On Yankee
01.2011 - 04.2013
Physical Education Teacher
Calvary Christian School
09.2003 - 06.2004
Second Grade Elementary School Teacher
Elkton Christian School
09.1997 - 06.1999
Physical Education Teacher/1st/PK Grade Teacher
Central Delaware Christian Academy
09.1993 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
California State University - Long Beach
Master’s in Education (MEd) - Teacher Leadership
Indiana Wesleyan University
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