Lora Mullins
Goodridge Elementary School
Mooresburg,TN
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
Experienced educator with 16 years in elementary education, specializing in creating inclusive classrooms that foster engagement and curiosity. Skilled in adapting teaching strategies for diverse learners and enhancing academic achievement across primary and intermediate grades.
Work History
Elementary Teacher
8 Years- Led instructional delivery for grades 1 and 4, cultivating an engaging learning environment for 24-26 students. Also taught as an interventionist for one year to at-risk students. Engaged in continuous professional development annually to enhance teaching effectiveness. Implemented classroom management strategies and devised methods to support diverse learning styles while facilitating communication among parents, students, and staff. Contributed to weekly professional learning communities with grade-level colleagues, analyzing data to drive strategic planning and improvement initiatives.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and participation.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques to foster critical thinking and creativity among students.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
7 Years 10 Months- Planned and delivered differentiated instruction aligned with State Standards, assessed student progress using formative and summative data to guide instruction
- Developed a learning environment that fostered student engagement. Partnered with professional learning community to assess data, driving improvements in lesson plans and alignment with learning standards.
- Contributed to educational success at Goodridge Elementary School, part of Boone County Schools, over a 15-year tenure from 1997 to 2003 and 2015 to 2023.
- Monitored student behavior and applied proactive management techniques to maintain order and support educational objectives.
- Implemented strategies to create a welcoming and motivating classroom environment for diverse learners.
- Coordinated regular updates and feedback sessions with parents to foster collaborative relationships.
- Attained growth effectiveness through engagement in professional development courses. Helped further team goals by sharing insights gained from training programs. Fostered a culture of learning and improvement through ongoing education.
- Accomplished standards-based planning with Kentucky state standards, enhancing educational quality across all subject areas.
- Analyzed student performance data through formative assessments to strategically develop targeted lesson plans.
- Utilized data insights to tailor small ability groups for enhanced learning outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of student capabilities by using data to highlight strengths and weaknesses.
- Reviewed performance data to adjust lesson plans, ensuring alignment with educational objectives.
Elementary Teacher
9 Months- Facilitated second-grade instruction and learning initiatives. Coordinated with team members to strategically plan upcoming units based on student needs. Analyzed formative assessments to pinpoint struggling readers and leverage individual strengths.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promotes respect, collaboration, and student engagement.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
- Continuing education in [Subject]
Bachelor of Science - Early Elementary Education
Skills
Differentiated Instruction
Lesson Planning and Standards Alignment
Student Assessment and Data Analysis
Data-Driven Instruction
Classroom Management
Parent Collaboration
Colleague collaboration
Certification
- Kentucky Teaching Certificate June 2018 to June 2024 States that I am legally certified to teach in the state of Kentucky
- First Aid Certification
- Teaching Certification
- Driver's License
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Goodridge Elementary School
08.2015 - 08.2023Read More
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Boone County Schools-Hebron, KY
08.2015 - 06.2023Read More
Elementary Teacher
West Whitesburg Elementary
08.2014 - 05.2015Read More
Northern Kentucky University
Master of Arts from Education
07.1998 - 07.2001Read More
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science from Early Elementary Education
08.1990 - 07.1995Read More