Renaissance Learning
Julia Witges
Scheller,IL
Summary
Accomplished third grade teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations, and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Trained and certified in LETRS. Knowledgeable and capable of using Renaissance Learning for assessment and lesson designs. Created and used STAR Custom assessments as well as multiple STAR CBM assessments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Carbondale Elementary School District 95
07.2020 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Second Grade Teacher
Tamaroa Grade School
08.2000 - 06.2019
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- 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.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Title I Reading Teacher
Tamaroa Grade School
08.1996 - 06.2000
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Teacher
St. Ann's Catholic School
08.1995 - 06.1996
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
McKendree University
Lebanon IL05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL08-1995
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Rend Lake College
Ina, IL05-1992
High School Diploma -
Mt. Vernon Township High School
Mt. Vernon, IL06-1990
Skills
- Literacy strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Promote literacy
- Multitasking Abilities
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Learning tools and materials
- Instructional Design
- Student Motivation
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Plan lessons
- Evaluate students
- Reading instruction
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Progress Monitoring
Certification
- Reading Endorsement K-9 (2011)
- LETRS Certification 2023
Software
Educlimber
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Carbondale Elementary School District 95
07.2020 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Tamaroa Grade School
08.2000 - 06.2019
Title I Reading Teacher
Tamaroa Grade School
08.1996 - 06.2000
Teacher
St. Ann's Catholic School
08.1995 - 06.1996
- Reading Endorsement K-9 (2011)
- LETRS Certification 2023
Master of Arts - Education
McKendree University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Rend Lake College
High School Diploma -
Mt. Vernon Township High School
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