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Linda Lofstrom
37957 Cresta Del Reyo Murrieta,CA
The difference in winning and losing is most often, not quitting.
Walt Disney
Summary
Over 25 years of experience educating elementary school students using a variety of instructional strategies to meet their diverse needs. Trained in best practices to improve literacy, numeracy, and character development in students. Adept at incorporating technology, data analysis and collaboration to continually improve as an educator.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Beach Unified School DistrictLong Beach, CA
Teacher
08.2000 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Trained in Thinking Maps, Guided Reading, Columbia Reading and Writing Workshop, Cognitively Guided Instruction in mathematics, Write from the Beginning and 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
- Implemented International Baccalaureate programs.
- Trained in Gifted and Talented Education techniques.
Calvary School of WestminsterWESTMINSTER, CA
Teacher
08.1998 - 06.2000
Job overview
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Education
Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ
Master of Arts from Elementary Education Reading K-8 Emphasis
12.2017
University Overview
- Graduated with Distinction
Skills
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Data Analysis
- Classroom Management
- Blackboard software
- Student-centered learning
- ESL- English as Second Language
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Timeline
Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
08.2000 - 07.2023
Teacher
Calvary School of Westminster
08.1998 - 06.2000
Northern Arizona University
Master of Arts from Elementary Education Reading K-8 Emphasis
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