Julie Desmond
Frederick,MD
Summary
Analytical professional with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in data-driven environments. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Team Leader
Thurmont Elementary School
Thurmont, MD
11.2021 - Current
- Held weekly staff meetings to review student, discuss issues, and brainstorm solutions.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Worked closely with SIP team.
- Communicated with principal on a regular basis about team concerns or other issues.
Junior Varsity Field Hockey Coach
Linganore High School
New Market, MD
08.2021 - Current
- Developed game strategies to maximize player performance.
- Coordinated with Athletic Director to ensure compliance with school, state, and national regulations.
- Instructed players on proper techniques for passing, receiving, dribbling, shooting, and defending.
- Monitored players' progress in order to evaluate individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Provided positive reinforcement to motivate athletes during practice and games.
- Organized and managed team practices and drills.
4th/5th Grade General Education Teacher
Thurmont Elementary School
Thurmont, MD
10.2017 - Current
- Planned and implemented daily lessons for a 5th grade classroom of 29 students.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on assignments and tests.
- Provide individual and group instruction focused on emotional regulation, social skills, conflict resolution, problem-solving techniques, etc.
- Communicate with families to establish/promote a positive home-school partnership.
- Conduct social-emotional and behavior interventions with students.
- Collaboratively develop and implement Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- Developed instructional materials, activities, and lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Participate in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)/grade level team meetings.
- Participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.
- Maintain appropriate data regarding number of students served, placement of students, needs of students, needs of staff.
- Provide relevant professional learning opportunities related to trauma-informed practices and behavioral strategies.
- Collaborated with other teachers in the school to develop curriculum plans.
- Created an environment that promotes learning and growth for all students.
- Managed classroom behavior through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Utilized technology in the delivery of instruction, including online resources and software programs.
- Provided individualized instruction to struggling students or those needing additional support.
Education
elementary certification -
MSDE
01.2014
secondary certification -
MSDE
01.2012
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Notre Dame of Maryland
01.1997
Skills
- Mentoring
- Work Planning
- Team Supervision
- Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Meeting facilitation
- People Management
- Team motivation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Leading Team Meetings
- Team Check-Ins
- Problem-Solving
Certification
Professional Eligibility: May 2024 will graduate with a Masters degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis from Mount St. Mary's
Honors And Awards
- Key 103 "Teacher of the Month", October 2011
- Nominated for Support Employee of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2014
- FCPS All Star 2017
References
Upon request
Accomplishments
- TES Lions Club Teacher of the Year nominee 2022
Timeline
5th Grade Team Leader
Thurmont Elementary School
11.2021 - Current
Junior Varsity Field Hockey Coach
Linganore High School
08.2021 - Current
4th/5th Grade General Education Teacher
Thurmont Elementary School
10.2017 - Current
elementary certification -
MSDE
secondary certification -
MSDE
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Notre Dame of Maryland
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