Upbeat Teacher devoted to promoting student and teacher learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom and professional environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Betty Wheeler Classical Junior Academy
08.2020 - Current
Collaborate with administrators, teachers, students, and their families to ensure student success.
Participate in and lead 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.
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.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Led after-school tutoring sessions for students requiring additional support, increasing academic achievement across all subjects.
Developed critical thinking skills in students through the use of inquiry-based learning activities and problem-solving exercises.
Recruitment Fellows (St. Louis Public Schools)
St. Louis Public School District
01.2020 - Current
Interviewed and evaluated candidates based on job requirements
Assisted candidates with advice in next steps of the hiring process
Camp Director
Olympia Gymnastics Training Center
05.2016 - 05.2020
Manage employees in a constructive and collaborative manner
Find creative solutions to problems presented by participants.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary (1-6) -
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
Masters of Gifted Education (K-12) -
Lindenwood University
St. Louis, MO
Skills
Collaborative Teaching
Team Collaboration
Problem-solving skills
Organizational Skills
Classroom Management
Relationship Building
Parent-Teacher Communication
Volunteer Experience
Alpha Phi, President, 08/01/18, 12/01/18, Vice President, Risk Management, 2018, Columbia, MO, Led and directed Executive Council and led all Chapter Meetings, Was responsible for the general supervision and health of the chapter, Implemented a risk management program to ensure safety
Career Awareness Relevant Experience Office, 09/01/17, 12/01/17, Columbia, MO, Scheduled and facilitated interviews with at risk youth, Assisted trainees with new hire paperwork
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Betty Wheeler Classical Junior Academy
08.2020 - Current
Recruitment Fellows (St. Louis Public Schools)
St. Louis Public School District
01.2020 - Current
Camp Director
Olympia Gymnastics Training Center
05.2016 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary (1-6) -