Linda Wright
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Proactive Teacher with extensive experience fostering supportive learning environments through open communication with students, parents, and colleagues. Skilled in classroom management, differentiated instruction, and collaborative planning. Brings a growth mindset and commitment to ongoing professional development to enhance student engagement and success. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
12.1988 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Education
Master of Arts - Developing Curriculum
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA05.1997
Master of Arts - Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.1988
Master of Arts - Marketing And Distributive Education
Marshall University
12.1983
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Behavior Management
- Student Engagement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth Mindset
- Public Speaking
- Collaborative learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Learning Strategies
Timeline
Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
12.1988 - 07.2023
Master of Arts - Developing Curriculum
Regent University
Master of Arts - Education
Old Dominion University
Master of Arts - Marketing And Distributive Education
Marshall University
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