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LaDonna Roberts

Unionville,MO

Summary

Experienced and dedicated preschool teacher with over 30 years of hands-on experience in early childhood education looking to obtain the Elementary Preschool position for Seymour Community School District.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Putnam County R-1 Elementary School
Unionville , MO
08.1993 - Current
  • Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum to foster children's cognitive, social, and emotional development.
  • Spearheaded a literacy program initiative that introduced preschoolers to early reading skills through Really Great Reading.
  • Plan and conduct engaging activities that promote language development, fine and gross motor skills, and creative expression.
  • Create a safe and inclusive learning environment where each child feels valued and respected.
  • Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child's progress, behavior, and developmental milestones.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to plan and coordinate special events, field trips, and parent workshops.
  • Mentor and supervise classroom associates.

Kindergarten Teacher

Putnam County R-1 Elementary School
Unionville, MO
08.2004 - 05.2013
  • Assessed each child's developmental needs on continuous basis.
  • Facilitated parent and teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
  • Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on various projects related to curriculum development and assessment strategies.
  • Utilized the RTI approach to prevent academic failure through early intervention and frequent progress monitoring.

First Grade Teacher

Putnam County R-1 Schools
Unionville, MO
08.1998 - 05.2000
  • Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
  • Administered and evaluated results of AIMSweb and DIBELS to drive instruction and analyze student progress.
  • Collaborated with special education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations were made for students with IEPs.
  • Encouraged love of reading and promoted literacy to students.
  • Utilized a variety of instructional strategies during Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction.

Education

Masters in Education - Curriculum And Instruction

William Woods University
Fulton, MO
05-2000

Bachelor of Science -

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO
05-1993

Skills

  • Early Childhood Education PK-3
  • Early Childhood Special Education P-K
  • Elementary Education 1-8
  • Masters in Curriculum and Instruction
  • Child's CPR Certified

Professional References

Donna Altiser                              Diane McClain                                           Marion Spase

Elementary Principal                  Counselor/RootEd Advisor                       Retired Elementary Principal

Putnam County R-1                    Schuyler County R-1                                 Putnam County R-1

(660) 947-3361                          (660) 956-4125                                         (660) 341-6383

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Putnam County R-1 Elementary School
08.2004 - 05.2013

First Grade Teacher

Putnam County R-1 Schools
08.1998 - 05.2000

Preschool Teacher

Putnam County R-1 Elementary School
08.1993 - Current

Masters in Education - Curriculum And Instruction

William Woods University

Bachelor of Science -

Northwest Missouri State University
LaDonna Roberts