Early Reading Instruction (ages 4-8)
Kathleen Sprague
Teacher
Millersville,MD
Summary
Focused and dedicated elementary school educator with ten years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages 5 to 11 using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher, First Grade
Anne Arundel County Public Schools, High Point
Pasadena, MD
08.2005 - 03.2015
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Taught core subjects of math, reading, writing.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
Elementary School Teacher, Fifth Grade
Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Oak Hill
Severna Park, MD
11.2004 - 06.2005
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
Education
Master of Education - Reading Instruction
Goucher College
Towson, MD 01.2007 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Towson University
Baltimore, MD 01.2003 - 12.2004
Associate of Arts - Teaching
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD 09.2000 - 12.2002
Skills
Elementary education
Group and individual instruction
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Early Reading Instruction
Certification
Certified Reading Specialist
Interests
Timeline
Master of Education - Reading Instruction
Goucher College
01.2007 - 01.2014
Elementary School Teacher, First Grade
Anne Arundel County Public Schools, High Point
08.2005 - 03.2015
Elementary School Teacher, Fifth Grade
Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Oak Hill
11.2004 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Towson University
01.2003 - 12.2004
Associate of Arts - Teaching
Anne Arundel Community College
09.2000 - 12.2002