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Linda King

Nampa,Idaho

Summary

Longtime educator with a proven track record at Greenleaf Friends Academy, adept in classroom management and lesson planning. Leveraged a variety of teaching methods to enhance student engagement, and improved assessment outcomes. Skilled in motivating students and meeting diverse needs, committed to helping students reach their full potential and become successful citizens.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher - 3rd Grade

Greenleaf Friends Academy
08.2015 - 05.2024
  • Develop meaningful relationships. Maintain communication with parents.
  • Manage classroom behavior.
  • Use of a variety of teaching methods: Socratic questions and discussion, Differentiated instruction, Collaborative learning, Hands - on or multisensory learning. Use of various methods to encourage student engagement and motivation.
  • Assess student performance.
  • Maintain accurate student records.

Teacher - 2nd Grade Through 5th Grade

Greenleaf Friends Academy
08.2008 - 05.2013

Teacher - Kindergarten and 3rd

Palm Springs Unified School District
09.1988 - 06.1995

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

Cal State University
San Bernardino, CA
05.1988

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA
05.1979

Indio High School
Indio, CA

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Learning Strategies
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating Students
  • Student Needs Assessment

Interests

Family:  First and foremost my family is my happiness. I have three grown beautiful daughters, three wonderful sons-in-law, two amazing grandchildren, one grandchild (due in October), and one great grandson!  God has blessed me with these children who know and love the Lord.

Pet:  I have one 15 year old kitty whom I'm still trying to keep up with!

Walking:  It isn't always accomplished, but enjoyable when it happens.

Reading:  Currently reading "Through the Storm" by Joni Lamb Weiss.

Timeline

Teacher - 3rd Grade

Greenleaf Friends Academy
08.2015 - 05.2024

Teacher - 2nd Grade Through 5th Grade

Greenleaf Friends Academy
08.2008 - 05.2013

Teacher - Kindergarten and 3rd

Palm Springs Unified School District
09.1988 - 06.1995

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

Cal State University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

College of The Desert

Indio High School
Linda King