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Kelsey Griswold

Kindergarten Teacher
Beaverton

Summary

Certified teacher with 10 years of experience teaching students with different needs and abilities. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Valley Catholic Elementary School
09.2017 - Current
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through consistent assessments and observations.
  • Implemented phonics-based instruction to improve students' reading abilities during whole group lessons and leveled reading groups.
  • Collaborated on student's Individual Learning Plans and worked with learning support and families to help all students be successful.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
  • Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings and conflict resolution strategies using Sanford Harmony and Second Step.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas and problem-solve challenges.
  • Maintained open communication with parents to highlight when students are excelling and when they might need more support.


First Grade Teacher

Valley Catholic Elementary School
09.2014 - 06.2017
  • Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
  • Collaborated with teaching partner to develop engaging lessons plans that met the needs of our diverse students.
  • Created an inclusive learning environment, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.

Education

M. Ed. -

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science -

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
05.2001 -

Skills

    Student engagement

    Differentiated instruction

    Organizational skills

    Attention to detail

Certification

Oregon Initial Teaching License

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Valley Catholic Elementary School
09.2017 - Current

First Grade Teacher

Valley Catholic Elementary School
09.2014 - 06.2017

Oregon Initial Teaching License

08-2013

M. Ed. -

University of Oregon
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science -

University of Oregon
05.2001 -

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