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Linda Gill

Clay,KY

Summary

Professional educator with a proven track record at Webster County Board of Education, excelling in differentiated instruction, classroom management, student engagement and relationship building. Committed to continuous professional development, ensuring effective communication with parents and promoting social-emotional growth among students. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Webster County Board of Education
07.2005 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.


Preschool Teacher

Audubon Area Community Services Inc.
08.2000 - 07.2005
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Maintained accurate records of each child's progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.

Education

Rank 1 - Learning And Behavior Disorders

Murray State University
Murray, KY
05-2006

Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

Murray State University
Murray, KY
05-2000

Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders

Murray State University
Murray, KY
05-1999

Skills

  • Classroom management/instruction
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Student engagement
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaborative learning
  • Social-emotional learning training
  • Motivating students
  • Child development

Timeline

Teacher

Webster County Board of Education
07.2005 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Audubon Area Community Services Inc.
08.2000 - 07.2005

Rank 1 - Learning And Behavior Disorders

Murray State University

Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

Murray State University

Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders

Murray State University