Linda Norris

• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.

• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
• Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
• Maintained system required passing rate for years
• Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students
• Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments
• Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
• Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter
• Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
• Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results
• Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
• Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations
• Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families

• Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
• Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
• Attended training classes, parent conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress

Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.

• Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
• Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
• Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
• Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
• Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
• Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
• Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline
• Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
• Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors
• Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities
• Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
• Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
• Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support