Lori Ross
N. Chesterfield,Virginia
Summary
Highly qualified, seasoned teacher seeking elementary virtual teaching position in a rigorous, creative, and caring virtual learning environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Integrate technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Utilize a variety of (virtual) teaching methods to accommodate all learning styles, increasing student engagement and understanding.
- Establish a positive classroom environment that promotes respect, inclusivity, and motivation among students.
- Create lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of student performance using various tools and strategies to inform instructional decisions.
- Incorporate differentiated instruction techniques to meet the unique needs of each student while maintaining high expectations for achievement.
Elementary Teacher (4th grade)
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods to accommodate all learning styles, increasing student engagement and understanding.
- Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusivity, and motivation among students.
- Contributed to creating a safe school community by establishing clear behavior expectations and collaborating with colleagues on school-wide initiatives such as anti-bullying campaigns or character education programs.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to meet the unique needs of each student while maintaining high expectations for achievement.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student performance using various tools and strategies to inform instructional decisions.
- Continuously reflected on teaching practices through professional development opportunities, incorporating new ideas into lessons to improve effectiveness.
- Collaborated with other grade-level teachers to develop cross-curricular lesson plans and share best practices.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Collected and analyzed data to drive instructional strategies
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by maintaining regular correspondence and providing detailed progress reports.
ESOL Instructional Assistant
Chesterfield County Public Schools
- Conducted small group reading reinforcement, enrichment and instruction to ELL and ESOL students
- Supported ESOL teachers with preparation of VGLA portfolios; WIDA testing, and all other materials and duties as needed.
Teacher/Technology Coordinator
Susquehanna Township School District
- Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement
- Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance
- Provided leadership to the primary school in planning and developing instructional technology services
- Organized and supervised distribution of material and equipment for the school
- Worked with the District Technology Committee to establish yearly goals and monitored progress toward established goals
- Prepared the technology budget for the school, in coordination with the District Technology Committee and building principal
- Coordinated and supervised the selection, purchasing and maintenance of instructional technology materials and equipment
- Developed and provided on-going instruction of staff in the area of instructional technology
- Ensured district compliance with software licensure requirements
- Collaborated with building administrators to maintain District website
- Organized and facilitated technology work orders for the school
- Made repairs as needed to ensure technology functionality throughout the school
- Maintained AUP signed forms and other documentation as required by NCLB
- Increased teacher communication with parents and community by 75% through technology web site training and implementation
- Increased effective teacher technology integration utilization by 90% through ongoing technology integration in-service training and support.
Teacher/Lead Teacher
Harrisburg City School District
- Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement
- Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance.
Education
M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction (Instructional Technology) -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2008
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education-Reading -
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA01.1984
Skills
- Online Teaching
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Classroom Management
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Oral communication
- Teaching strategies
- Interactive Learning
- Instructional Materials
- Student Engagement
- Project-based learning
Certification
- Elementary Education (K-6) - Virginia Dept. of Education
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Elementary Teacher (4th grade)
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
ESOL Instructional Assistant
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Teacher/Technology Coordinator
Susquehanna Township School District
Teacher/Lead Teacher
Harrisburg City School District
M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction (Instructional Technology) -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education-Reading -
Shippensburg University