Lori Sentell
Summary
Dedicated kindergarten teacher with a proven track record at Cleveland City & Bradley County Schools with 32 years of experience, excelling in differentiated instruction and parent-teacher communication. Leveraged creative teaching strategies and classroom management to foster academic growth and emotional well-being in diverse student populations. Achieved significant improvements in early reading skills and math instruction demonstrating a commitment to results through innovative lesson planning and technology integration. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Bradley County Schools
2019.07 - 2024.05
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Delegated tasks to teacher assistants.
- Utilized ongoing formative assessments throughout lessons to monitor student progress and make necessary adjustments in real-time, maximizing instructional effectiveness.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies, leading to improved instructional methods across the school.
- Maintained thorough records of student performance data, using this information to inform future instruction decisions and communicate progress with parents regularly during conferences or meetings.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing consistent routines, and maintaining high standards of behavior.
- Inspired students to take ownership of learning and become autonomous thinkers.
- Established and maintained consistent classroom rules and expectations.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies for creation of ideal learning environment.
- Established and maintained consistent classroom rules and expectations for obedience.
- Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
- Advanced learning techniques by using differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate student needs.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly, ensuring targeted growth for all learners.
- Managed diverse classrooms with various levels of ability, accommodating each student''s unique strengths while addressing their challenges effectively.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased parent involvement and support for the educational process.
- Led structured small group sessions targeting specific skills or concepts, enabling focused attention on areas needing improvement for individual students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
Kindergarten Teacher
Cleveland City Schools
1992.07 - 2019.06
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies for creation of ideal learning environment.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Inspired students to take ownership of learning and become autonomous thinkers.
Second Grade Assistant Teacher
Cleveland City Schools
1991.01 - 1992.07
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Supported struggling learners with targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Worked with teacher and administrators to enforce school policies and procedures.
- Monitored students during quizzes and tests.
Test Administrator
Cleveland State Community College
1990.08 - 1992.07
- Participated in ongoing quality assurance initiatives, contributing valuable insights into optimizing current test administration methodologies.
- Promoted academic excellence through diligent oversight of exam procedures and rules compliance.
- Maintained test integrity through thorough adherence to security protocols and guidelines.
Server
Rymer's Restaurant
1988.08 - 1992.07
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Associate
Walmart
1986.07 - 1989.07
- Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
- Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
- Provided product price information to customers.
- Managed customer relations through communication and helpful interactions.
Associate
Walmart
1984.06 - 1986.06
- Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
- Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
- Provided product price information to customers.
- Managed customer relations through communication and helpful interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Lee University
Cleveland, TN12.1990
High School Diploma -
Maplesville High School
Maplesville, AL05.1986
High School Diploma -
Cordova High School
Cordova, ALSkills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Early Childhood Development
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Behavior Management
- Technology Integration
- Early Reading
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Bradley County Schools
2019.07 - 2024.05
Kindergarten Teacher
Cleveland City Schools
1992.07 - 2019.06
Second Grade Assistant Teacher
Cleveland City Schools
1991.01 - 1992.07
Test Administrator
Cleveland State Community College
1990.08 - 1992.07
Server
Rymer's Restaurant
1988.08 - 1992.07
Associate
Walmart
1986.07 - 1989.07
Associate
Walmart
1984.06 - 1986.06
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Lee University
High School Diploma -
Maplesville High School
High School Diploma -
Cordova High School
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