Lindsey Drake
Shawnee
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Turner Unified School District No. 202, excelling in classroom management and curriculum design. Skilled in fostering critical thinking and emotional support, I effectively enhance student engagement and academic success through innovative lesson planning and strong parent communication. Committed to nurturing diverse learners and promoting positive behavior.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Turner Unified School District No.202
Kansas City
08.2010 - Current
- Assisted students in developing critical thinking skills through problem solving exercises.
- Established and reinforced rules for behavior policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Provided emotional support for students who were struggling socially or academically.
- Organized activities that promoted physical, mental and social development.
- Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to early childhood education.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
Paraprofessional
Turner Unified School District No.202
Kansas City
08.2006 - 05.2009
- Guided students in developing organizational and study skills.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to lead teacher.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss student progress and best practices for teaching strategies.
- Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards, and cafeterias.
- Tutored neurodiverse children individually or in small groups to foster mastery of course concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Ottawa University
Overland Park, KS05-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Baker University
Baldwin City, KS05-2006
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum design
- Student assessment
- Behavioral strategies
- Parent communication
Certification
- LeTrs Certified
Affiliations
- Building Leadership Team-5 years
- Social Committee Chair 7 years
Timeline
Teacher
Turner Unified School District No.202
08.2010 - Current
Paraprofessional
Turner Unified School District No.202
08.2006 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Ottawa University
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Baker University
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