Linzi Freestone
Hurricane,UT
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience in literacy instruction and student engagement, notably at San Juan School District. Excelled in fostering social-emotional learning and integrating technology to enhance learning. Achieved significant improvements in reading literacy as a Reading Interventionist. Skilled in mathematics instruction and robotics, demonstrating a commitment to academic excellence and innovative teaching.
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Passionate Elementary Teacher for 14 years in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, Third Grade
Washington County School District
08.2018 - Current
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
Lead Teacher
San Juan School District
08.2014 - 07.2018
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Teacher First and Forth Grade
San Juan School District
08.2011 - 07.2014
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Forth, Fifth, and Sixth Grade Science Teacher
San Juan School District
08.2010 - 07.2011
- Maintained discipline and order in classroom to enable productive instruction and counseled students and parents on learning and discipline problems.
- Identified pupil needs and cooperated with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude and learning problems.
- Instructed enlightening science classes according to formulated plans and outlines and modified as necessary to achieve learning objectives.
- Used technology regularly in daily lessons and encouraged use by students to enhance learning experience and keep up with current trends.
Reading Interventionist
San Juan School District
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Taught [subject] to individual and small groups.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Utah State University
Logan, UT05-2009
Associate of Science -
College of Eastern Utah, Extension
Blanding, Utah06-2007
High School Diploma -
Rincon High School
Tucson, AZ05-1984
Skills
- Student engagement
- Social-emotional learning
- Project-based learning
- Literacy instruction
- Robotics Coach
- After-school STEM Coordinator
- Mathematics instruction
Certification
LETRS Certified
ESL Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
Timeline
Teacher, Third Grade
Washington County School District
08.2018 - Current
Lead Teacher
San Juan School District
08.2014 - 07.2018
Teacher First and Forth Grade
San Juan School District
08.2011 - 07.2014
Forth, Fifth, and Sixth Grade Science Teacher
San Juan School District
08.2010 - 07.2011
Reading Interventionist
San Juan School District
08.2009 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Utah State University
Associate of Science -
College of Eastern Utah, Extension
High School Diploma -
Rincon High School
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