Dedicated elementary education teacher with four years of experience in developing rigorous lessons by analyzing student data and working with colleagues and families to help children develop socially, emotionally, and intellectually. Eager to join your organization to utilize expert management strategies including SEL training and innovative and constructive communication and rapport building.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Hamilton Local School District
08.2022 - Current
Successfully implemented PBIS daily using combinations of Tier 1, 2 and 3 supports and interventions.
Created and monitored student interventions and reading improvement plans weekly.
Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based small group instruction and guided reading groups 2/3 times per week.
Increased parent involvement through open lines of communication, important classroom updates, frequent positive phone calls home, and parent-teacher conferences.
Collaborated with building committee monthly to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges within our building wide behavior system/ disciplinary actions.
Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
Kindergarten Teacher
Balanced Family Academy
08.2020 - 05.2022
Prepared and implemented rigorous full day Kindergarten curriculum for 30 students ages 5-6.
Used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plans for each student.
Adapted lesson plans to be taught online using Google Classroom and Google Meet on short notice.
Completed tri-annual assessments, benchmarks and detailed progress reports for parents and guardians.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Student Teacher
Fairfield City School District
08.2019 - 12.2019
Developed and implemented unit lesson plans for 2nd grade classroom.
Collaborated with host teacher and administrators.
Incorporated Kagen Cooperative Learning strategies into lessons to promote cooperation and communication, boost students confidence and retain their interest in classroom interaction.
Made adaptations to my daily lesson plans to accommodate for 7 ELL students.
Administered tests and evaluations to analyze student performance and their areas of improvement.
Participated in parent teacher conferences, team lesson planning, and IEP meetings.
Communicated with parents through weekly updates and sent out personal messages discussing student progress.
Education
Muskingum University
New Concord, OH
12.2021
Bachelor of Science -
Miami University
Oxford, OH • 05/2020
05.2020
Skills
Student-centered learning
Social-Emotional Learning training
Trauma informed practices
Trained in screening for Dyslexia
Classroom management
Communication
Collaboration
Leadership
Relationship Building
Creating Safe Learning Environment
Certification
Ohio Early Childhood Educator License P-3
Reading Endorsement
TELLs Certified
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Hamilton Local School District
08.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Balanced Family Academy
08.2020 - 05.2022
Student Teacher
Fairfield City School District
08.2019 - 12.2019
Muskingum University
Bachelor of Science -
Miami University
Ohio Early Childhood Educator License P-3
Reading Endorsement
TELLs Certified
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