Linda Foster
Portage,MI
Summary
Energetic Academic professional driven to promote student learning outcomes through engaging curriculum and innovative teaching techniques. Well-versed in coordinating in-class instruction, activities and assessments to reinforce core concepts and gauge student learning outcomes. Attentive to individual student requirements with expertise in adapting to varied learning modalities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Comstock STEM Academy
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2015 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Provided guidance for students in developing problem-solving skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Organized field trips to supplement classroom instruction.
- Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
- Served as mentor for new teachers in the department.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Elementary School Teacher
Comstock Public Schools
Kalamazoo, MI
10.2003 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Experience in multiple grade levels: K,1,2,3,8
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Technology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04-2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI12-2000
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Organizational Skills
- Standardized tests
- Field Trip Organization
- Classroom Management
- Relationship Building
- Literacy strategies
- Mathematics Instruction
- Project-based learning
- Technology Integration
- Collaborative Teamwork
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Comstock STEM Academy
08.2015 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Comstock Public Schools
10.2003 - Current
Master of Arts - Educational Technology
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
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