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Julie Spero

Gahanna,OH

Summary

Dedicated educator with a proven track record at Groveport Madison Local School District, excelling in early childhood education and early childhood special education. Expert in fostering a nurturing environment, significantly enhancing student engagement. Skilled in classroom management and known for a calm, patient demeanor, ensuring tailored, inclusive education for diverse learners.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

General Education Preschool Teacher

Groveport Madison Local School District
08.2022 - Current
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Assisted and supervised up to 16 children per class session.
  • Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.

Special Needs Preschool Teacher

Groveport Madison Local School District
08.2007 - 08.2022
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

General Education Preschool Teacher

Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center
08.2006 - 05.2007
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.

Education

Masters of Education - Early Childhood Invention

Ohio University
Athens, OH

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Ohio University
Athens, OH

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Classroom Organization
  • Child Development
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Special Education
  • Calm and patient

Timeline

General Education Preschool Teacher

Groveport Madison Local School District
08.2022 - Current

Special Needs Preschool Teacher

Groveport Madison Local School District
08.2007 - 08.2022

General Education Preschool Teacher

Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center
08.2006 - 05.2007

Masters of Education - Early Childhood Invention

Ohio University

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Ohio University
Julie Spero