Lori Cleveland
Cool,CA
Summary
Goal-oriented teacher specializing in delivering engaging lessons to elementary school students. A strong work ethic and a passion for teaching. Committed to the success of every student. Dedicated to enhancing diversity in education. Seasoned Early Childhood teaching professional with twenty-five years experience in the elementary classroom. Clear communicator who prioritizes students' success, as well as their holistic development. History of being an effective collaborator and mentor.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
El Dorado Office Of Education
12.2023 - Current
- Develop strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Support extracurricular activities such as the county-wide spelling bee by providing supervision and leading specific program related to subject expertise.
- Follow classroom plans left by classroom teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Uphold classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervise recess and physical education activities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Early Childhood Educator
Black Oak Mine Unified School District
06.2019 - 06.2024
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans for 25+ students.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Improved literacy rates by implementing targeted reading interventions and guided reading sessions.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Conducted regular evaluations of teaching practices, refining techniques for optimal student engagement and comprehension.
Early Childhood Educator
Black Oak Mine Unified School District
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans for 24 or more students.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Improved literacy rates by implementing targeted reading interventions and guided reading sessions.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Conducted regular evaluations of teaching practices, refining techniques for optimal student engagement and comprehension.
Classroom Teacher
COTATI-ROHNERT PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.1998 - 06.2019
- Instruct up to 33 students in grades kindergarten through 5th grade.
- Plan and implement creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
- Promote physical, mental and social development by implementing integrated classroom activities.
- Encourage interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet.
- Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Meet regularly with parents and guardians to discuss student progress.
- Work with teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs.
- Pursue professional development by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
Classroom Teacher
Cotati Rohnert Park Unified School District
09.1998 - 06.2019
- Instructed up to 33 students in grades kindergarten through 5th grade.
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state, and federal guidelines.
- Promoted mental, physical and social development by implementing integrated classroom activities.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss student progress.
- Worked with teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary programs.
- Pursued professional development by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
Lecturer
Sonoma State University
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Taught upper level courses in Early Childhood Education for up to 30 students.
- Wrote course materials such as syllabus, homework assignments and handouts.
- Planned, evaluated and revised course content and course materials.
- Developed and delivered engaging lectures to undergraduate students.
- Coached students on public speaking and presentation skills.
- Fostered students' commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course materials to broader themes and current events.
- Graded student assignments and tests.
- Evaluated students for mid term and final grades.
- Coached and introduced the chosen student speaker sat the graduation ceremony.
Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Early Childhood Emphasis
Sonoma State University
CA1998
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA1994
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Business
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA1981
Skills
- California Clear Teaching Credential with emphasis in Early Childhood Education
- Mentor teacher for full and part-time student teachers
- Teacher Induction Program mentor
- Organized and detailed
- Creative instruction style
- Organized and detailed
- Positive and approachable
- Self-motivated
- Purposeful lesson planning
- Instructional best practices
- Experiential learning
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
El Dorado Office Of Education
12.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Black Oak Mine Unified School District
06.2019 - 06.2024
Early Childhood Educator
Black Oak Mine Unified School District
06.2019 - 06.2023
Lecturer
Sonoma State University
01.2017 - 05.2018
Classroom Teacher
Cotati Rohnert Park Unified School District
09.1998 - 06.2019
Classroom Teacher
COTATI-ROHNERT PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.1998 - 06.2019
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Early Childhood Emphasis
Sonoma State University
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Business
University of California, Santa Barbara
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