Julia Baker
Huntington,IN
Summary
I am a first-year teacher excited to continue my journey in the education field. My mission is to create and cultivate a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment where students are able to grow, learn, and reach their fullest potential. I practice proactive classroom management, and believe that building positive relationships with students and their families is the key to a positive classroom dynamic and learning experience.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher Resident
Yorktown Community Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Participating in the first year of Ball State's Teacher Residency Program, a paid two-semester long placement at an elementary school with observation in the first semester and student teaching in the second.
- Creating engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans that adhere to CKLA, Amplify, and Reveal curriculums.
- Testing and progress monitoring students using mCLASS and ESGI software.
- Promoting a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication with students and their families.
- Collaborating with mentor teacher and other veteran teachers to learn about best practices and instructional strategies.
Lead After-School Teacher
YMCA Of Muncie
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Designed and taught age-appropriate lessons to my group of students about a variety of topics including reading, writing, math, science, social studies, art, music, and physical education.
- Communicated with families daily to establish relationships and discuss student progress and concerns.
- Implemented behavior interventions for struggling students, promoting positive choices and increasing academic success.
- Adhered to safety and child-watch protocols and administered first aid.
Day Camp Counselor
Parkview Huntington Family YMCA
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Designed and taught weekly themed lessons for a variety of age groups over a wide variety of topics.
- Established procedures and expectations and maintained them using positive, proactive behavior management techniques.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create a cohesive team environment.
- Adhered to safety and child-watch protocols and administered medicine and first aid.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ball State University
Muncie05-2025
High School Diploma -
Huntington North High School
Huntington05-2021
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
References
Alexa Hopkins - Student Teaching Mentor
- 765 - 278 - 2534
- ahopkins@yorktown.k12.in.us
Carrieann Churchill
- 765 - 716 - 0786
- cchurchill@muncieymca.org
Michelle Weatherford
- 260 - 290 - 2783
- michelle.weatherford@huntingtony.org
Timeline
Student Teacher Resident
Yorktown Community Schools
08.2024 - Current
Lead After-School Teacher
YMCA Of Muncie
08.2023 - 07.2024
Day Camp Counselor
Parkview Huntington Family YMCA
05.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ball State University
High School Diploma -
Huntington North High School
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