Lindsey Pate
Denver,CO
Summary
Highly-motivated professional with desire to take on new challenges. Passionate educator with a solid work ethic consisting of efficient time management skills, maintaining a neat work environment, and collaborating well with others. Adept at working effectively unsupervised, with other educators, and enjoys quickly mastering new skills. Possesses a positive, encouraging personality that connects easily with students on an educational and personal level.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Southmoor Elementary School (DPS)
Denver, CO
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Created an environment that fostered positive learning experiences for second graders.
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to provide feedback on student progress
- Provided tailored instruction to small student groups based on their individual needs.
- Established and reinforced clear classroom behavior expectations using positive reinforcement strategies.
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Chapelwood Elementary School
Indianapolis, IN
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Assessed student performance through a variety of summative and formative assessments, including projects, tests/quizzes, discussion questions, bell ringers, and review games.
- Developed improvement strategies for struggling children by fostering strong student relationships, optimizing school resources, and fostering collaboration to ensure students' educational and emotional success.
- Displayed clear class objectives throughout the classroom. Guided students in drafting and adhering to classroom agreements. Regularly led discussions to reinforce student agreements.
- Collaborated with subject and grade-level teachers to develop student-centered educational frameworks.
- Implemented whole group and individual positive reinforcement techniques to address disruptive behavior, including hosting pizza parties, offering chips and candy, providing extended recess time, granting screen time privileges, and arranging lunch with a teacher.
Student Teacher, Third Grade
McClelland Elementary School
Indianapolis, IN
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked closely with other student teachers and grade-level educators to strategize and accomplish instructional objectives.
- Observed mentor teachers' and other grade level teachers' lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain a thorough understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Positively accepted and implemented constructive feedback for improvement.
- Establishing and enforcing behavior rules to create an environment that promotes active learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University
Indianapolis, IN05.2022
High School Diploma -
Boone Grove High School
Valparaiso, IN06.2017
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Analytical Skills
- Content Creation
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Multicultural Education
- IEP Understanding
- Interpersonal Communication
- Relationship Building and Collaboration
Certification
- CPR/ Basic First Aid Certified
- Suicide Prevention Training
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Southmoor Elementary School (DPS)
08.2023 - 06.2024
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Chapelwood Elementary School
07.2022 - 06.2023
Student Teacher, Third Grade
McClelland Elementary School
07.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University
High School Diploma -
Boone Grove High School
- CPR/ Basic First Aid Certified
- Suicide Prevention Training
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