Julia Stevenson
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in effective education strategies and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd/4th/5th Grade Teacher
Sequoia Lehi Charter School
Mesa, AZ
08.2016 - Current
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Assisted school to improve their Arizona Education school ranking from D to A rating.
- STEM/STEAM Club Advisor for students in grades 3-6
- Created and implemented projects based on sustainability topics for students to analyze and solve.
ESL Online Teacher
VIPKID International
Hong Kong, China
12.2016 - 01.2022
- Taught Chinese students how to speak English, along with mathematical skills in online setting
- Adapted curriculum where needed to increase student engagement and success using various strategies and supplemental teaching materials
- Learned to troubleshoot technological issues when arising on VIPkid platform
- Taught 1,580 students in 10, 072 classes with 5.0 parent approval rating., Sixth Grade
- Facilitated curriculum planning within grade level
- Collaborated with coworkers to create grade specific curriculum maps for each content area based on Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards
- Collaborated with other lead teachers from different grades on variety of topics and tasks during monthly school Leadership Committee meetings and then disseminating information to fellow grade level teachers
- Mentor Teacher for 2nd, 5th and 6th grades
- Met with new teachers in grades 2nd, 5th and 6th once a week to:
- Guide them through school policies, procedures, and expectations
- Co-teach with them in their classroom
- Effectively communicate with parents
- Provide new teachers with support as needed on individual basis
- Developed and delivered monthly instructional sessions during teacher planning periods on state standards, classroom management, lesson planning, ESL/ELL strategies, differentiated instruction, worked with special needs students, formative & summative assessments, student engagement strategies, developed supplemental teaching materials, planning for emergency & preplanned absences for substitute teachers, parent communication/conference strategies, and time management
- Developed and provided individualized support for each new teacher in content areas to aid in instructional improvement
- North Central Accreditation Committee Chairperson
- Led NCA school committee responsible for monitoring, implementing, and refining school wide learning goals, as well as Action Plan
- Generated and reviewed data and evidence needed to support school improvement goals and maintain school accreditation
- Collaborated with fellow colleagues to gain support for improvement initiatives and helped to create baseline measures for school improvement
- Completed all reports necessary for maintaining accreditation
- Conducted school recertification NCA visit.
6th Grade Teacher
Noah Webster School, Pima Campus
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Smartboard.
- Instructed 36 students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge
6th Grade Teacher
Salt River Elementary School, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2005 - 05.2013
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Instructed more than 25 students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.
2nd Grade Teacher
Salt River Elementary School
Scottsdale, Arizona
08.2002 - 05.2004
- Developed and implemented project-based lessons for students, including those with special educational needs, based on school curriculum and tribal culture
- Established and used effective classroom management strategies.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
2003
Skills
- Technology integration
- Organizational skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
Timeline
ESL Online Teacher
VIPKID International
12.2016 - 01.2022
3rd/4th/5th Grade Teacher
Sequoia Lehi Charter School
08.2016 - Current
6th Grade Teacher
Noah Webster School, Pima Campus
08.2014 - 05.2016
6th Grade Teacher
Salt River Elementary School, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
08.2005 - 05.2013
2nd Grade Teacher
Salt River Elementary School
08.2002 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
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