Reading, Yoga, Walking, Movies
LORI GOODING-DEBOUGH
Teacher
TUCSON,AZ
Summary
As an experienced educator, I have successfully provided detailed instruction while engaging students in the lesson. I develop student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to meet student needs. I am dedicated to student academic success and to fostering social skills and character development. I have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. My goal is to seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, time management, and problem-solving.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Collier Elementary School
2013.07 - 2023.05
- Taught grades 2, 3, 4, and 5
- Created/executed lesson plans for all subject areas
- Gathered data to determine my student’s levels
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
Reading Intervention Specialist
Howenstine High School
2011.07 - 2013.05
- Taught H.S. classes - grades 9, 10, 11, & 12
- Improved student reading comprehension by implementing targeted intervention strategies and assessments.
- Enhanced student engagement with diverse literature selections, promoting a love for reading and learning.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting intervention strategies as needed for optimal results.
- Provided one-on-one and small group instruction to address specific literacy challenges, boosting overall reading proficiency.
Data and Technology Specialist
Tucson Unified School District
2010.10 - 2011.05
- Designed and implemented new software solutions, resulting in increased efficiency for the organization.
- Delivered high-quality presentations showcasing key technological advancements that contributed significantly towards business growth.
- Developed comprehensive training materials to educate employees on new technology tools and applications.
- Implemented effective strategies to facilitate smooth adoption of new systems and processes among users.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZMaster of Arts - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ 2007.08 - 2009.12
Skills
- Classroom Engagement
- Data Analysis
- Instructional Techniques
- Organizational Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Problem-Solving
- Reading Intervention
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of teachers to improve student academic success by sharing data, setting goals, and working with students to accomplish goals
- Achieved student academic improvement by completing interventions with accuracy and efficiency
- Analyzed student data which led to interventions, goals, and academic success.
Certification
- Arizona Teaching Certificate, Arizona Department of Education
- K-12 Reading Endorsement
- Structured English Immersion Endorsement
- Substitute Certificate
Additional Information
I am excited to join your organization. I believe that because I am a flexible individual with a lot of patience, I would be a good team player and I would work well with students.
- Enthusiastic educator, striving to create an engaging yet structured classroom environment
- Student-focused, working to build connections with students in order to know their needs and interests
- Flexible, organized, and able to multitask well
- Positive classroom management system with clear expectations for behavior
- Passion for technology, especially in the classroom
- Site Council Facilitator
- Student Council Facilitator
- Reading & Math Tutoring
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridInterests
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Collier Elementary School
2013.07 - 2023.05
Reading Intervention Specialist
Howenstine High School
2011.07 - 2013.05
Data and Technology Specialist
Tucson Unified School District
2010.10 - 2011.05
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
2007.08 - 2009.12
- Teaching Certificate, Arizona Department of Education
- K-12 Reading Endorsement
- Structured English Immersion Endorsement
- Substitute Endorsement
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Arizona
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