Julie Bliss

• First assignment in my current school district was just over nine years teaching Special Education, Mild to Moderate elementary level. I placed approximately three students into General Education classes, scheduled and managed meetings and Special Education paperwork.
• Second assignment has been as a Kindergarten Teacher, where the majority of my students have learned over one hundred Kindergarten Sight Words each year, besides the curriculum, and over 90% were reading well above grade level expectations, including English Language Learners and students with Individual Education Plans.
• Interpreted for families whose first language is Spanish
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
• Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
• Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
• Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
• Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
• Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
• Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
• Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
• Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards
• Taught and fostered a positive school environment through the Second Step program
• Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Utilized various instructional technologies to enhance learning experiences and adapt to diverse learning styles
• Assessed student performance regularly, providing feedback to support academic growth and improvement
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
• Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
• Utilized various instructional technologies to enhance learning experiences and adapt to diverse learning styles.
• Member of the Kindergarten PLC Team that uses the TACA Form for English Language Arts and Math to measure growth and determining students requiring extra support
• Assessed student performance regularly, providing feedback to support academic growth and improvement.
• Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that integrated multiple subjects for holistic education.
• Advocated for student needs through active communication with parents, administration, and community resources.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
• Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
• Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
• Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
• Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.

* Assumed most of the regular teachers' duties in their absences.

• Was asked to do long-term substituting,
• Administered state testing, with proctors.
• During some of those long-term assignments, I also wrote report cards,
• Decorated the classes I was assigned to
• Followed the District's curriculum
• Successfully led the classes to the end of their academic school years.

• Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance children's learning experiences.
• Assessed student performance using various tools and adjusted teaching methods accordingly.
• Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
• Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities. 100% of my students left Kindergarteners in my class, promoted to First Grade reading well above the State of California's reading expectations.
• Provided regular feedback to parents on their child's progress and areas for improvement through detailed report cards and parent-teacher conferences.
• Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.