Lana Nelson
Manitowoc,WI
Summary
Accomplished primary school educator for 35 years in classroom settings. Dedicated to student safety and well-being to enable focused learning. Known to challenge students in creative ways to reach untapped potential.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Cleaning Crew Member
Wynncliff, Inc.
06.2023 - Current
- Uses time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Handles equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Cleans and organizes restrooms by restocking dispensers, sanitizing fixtures and spot cleaning walls and doors.
- Collects and bags garbage from various locations to properly dispose of waste in designated dumpsters.
- Arranges and removes tables, chairs and decorations to prepare facilities for events such as meetings and meals.
- Work alongside other cleaners to complete jobs in numerous retreat/camp buildings.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Manitowoc Public School District
08.1991 - 06.2023
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Impacted lessons positively by incorporating star boards, computers, games and music into classroom.
- Taught in numerous grade levels ranging from preschool thru fourth grade.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Education
Reading Teacher License - Reading Teacher Education
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Human Development/Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Green Bay, WI05.1988
Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Technology Integration
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Team Collaboration
- Organization and Planning
Timeline
Cleaning Crew Member
Wynncliff, Inc.
06.2023 - Current
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Manitowoc Public School District
08.1991 - 06.2023
Reading Teacher License - Reading Teacher Education
Cardinal Stritch University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development/Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
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