Kirsten G. Tillman

4th Grade

• Prepared lesson materials, graded papers, managed classroom, and evaluated and gave feedback to students
• Exercised open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff
• Measured progress and accomplishments of students towards their academic achievements on regular basis and provided progress reports as required
• Created and kept records on attendance, accidents, incidents, and other noteworthy events in accordance with licensing guidelines and program policies
• Attended workshops in order to further advance professional development
• Managed student behavior in accordance with outlined guidelines
• Provided safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in classroom and on school campus
• Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
• Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom

4th Grade Math/Science

• Develop lesson plans, and presented those lessons to students, individually or in groups
• Tracked progress of students and created reports to inform parents about their progress.
• Maintained safe and respectful classroom environment in order to optimize student capabilities and develop their love of learning
• Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
• Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations
• Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments
• Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking
• Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning

6th Grade Math/Science

• Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
• Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
• Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
• Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
• Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies

• Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
• Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
• Provided extensive instruction for students, patrons and staff in use of print and electronic materials.
• Trained staff, students and faculty on use of library technology.
• Gathered and utilized diverse technologies for modern and more effective education.
• Managed reserve desk collection of reference materials.
• Assisted library patrons with resolving computer problems.
• Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons.

4th Grade Math/Science

• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
• Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
• Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
• Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
• Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students
• Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
• Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom