Kathy Cranford
Eastman,GA
Summary
Proven educator adept in collaborative teaching and classroom management, Excelled in creating safe, positive learning environments, fostering significant academic and social growth. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and problem-solving, consistently achieving beyond set educational objectives.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Cornerstone Christian Academy
2023.08 - Current
- Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive instructional approach across grade level teams.
- Established strong parent-teacher relationships to ensure open lines of communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on curriculum planning, classroom management techniques, and effective teaching strategies.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Second Grade and Fourth Grade Teacher
Dodge County Board Of Education
1994.08 - 2020.05
- Tracked student progress using formative and summative assessments, informing future instruction and support strategies.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods to meet the diverse needs of each learner, ensuring academic growth across all ability levels.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Encouraged cooperative group work among students, developing collaborative skills necessary for future success in school and beyond.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive learning community.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Increased student motivation by creating engaging activities and hands-on projects that connected to real-world experiences.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, communicating progress with both students and families regularly throughout the year.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units of study for enriched learning opportunities.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure their success in the classroom.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
Third Grade Teacher
Central Elementary School
1990.08 - 1994.08
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive instructional approach across grade level teams.
- Established strong parent-teacher relationships to ensure open lines of communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Organized engaging field trips and guest speakers to broaden student perspectives and enrich their understanding of curricular topics.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA05.1994
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA05.1990
Skills
- Collaborative Teaching
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational Skills
- Classroom Management
- Safety awareness
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Oral communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Multitasking and Organization
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Cornerstone Christian Academy
2023.08 - Current
Second Grade and Fourth Grade Teacher
Dodge County Board Of Education
1994.08 - 2020.05
Third Grade Teacher
Central Elementary School
1990.08 - 1994.08
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia College And State University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia College And State University
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