Lori Mecklenberg
Forest Lake,MN
Summary
Compassionate and patient Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher with strong background in early childhood education. Experience includes developing personalized lesson plans, managing diverse classrooms, and fostering positive learning environments. Strengths include exceptional communication skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and commitment to nurturing student growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Humboldt County School District
Winnemucca, NV
08.1993 - 06.2020
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and created personalized learning plans for students based on data monitoring.
- Created child-centered learning environment with consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques, emphasizing positive behavior support through clear communication of fair expectations and appropriate consequences.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences, discussing student progress and setting collaborative goals for improvement
- Led the design, execution, and coordination of diverse learning environments and activities to optimize student growth and attainment of educational goals
- Collaborated in the planning, organization, and implementation of instructional programs to enhance academic, intellectual, and social development.
After-School Teacher
Humboldt County School District
Winnemucca, NV
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Led and coordinated activities for a group of 10-15 children in an after-school program setting.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans with interactive and engaging activities for students.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback to enhance academic achievement.
- Implemented a range of teaching approaches including cooperative learning groups, direct instruction, and inquiry-based learning.
- Created a structured and disciplined atmosphere in the classroom through the implementation of rules and regulations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND05.1993
Skills
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Social skills
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Student records management
- Social-emotional learning
Accomplishments
- Selected as the 2018 Teacher of the Year for Humboldt County School District in Winnemucca, NV.
Timeline
After-School Teacher
Humboldt County School District
09.2016 - 05.2019
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Humboldt County School District
08.1993 - 06.2020
Associate of Arts - Education
University of Jamestown
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