Lori Stilwell
616 Park Lane Drive Herkimer,NY
Summary
Dynamic Elementary School Teacher with a proven track record at Owen D. Young CSD, excelling in curriculum development and student assessment. Skilled in fostering collaboration and critical thinking through interdisciplinary projects, while effectively engaging parents and mentoring new teachers. Committed to creating a supportive learning environment that promotes academic and emotional growth.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Owen D. Young CSD
Van Hornesville, New York
09.1993 - 09.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated classroom activities that fostered collaboration and critical thinking.
- Implemented positive behavior management strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects enhancing curriculum integration.
- Organized and led extracurricular activities promoting student growth and community involvement.
- Integrated technology into lessons, improving interactive learning experiences for students.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY College At Cortland
Cortland, NY06.1992
Skills
Student assessment
Curriculum development
Behavior management
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Mentoring new teachers
Technology integration
Communication skills
Data-driven instruction
Parent engagement
Extracurricular leadership
Professional development participation
Standards alignment
Student progress evaluation
Differentiated instruction
Project-based learning
Elementary education
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Owen D. Young CSD
09.1993 - 09.2025
Master of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY College At Cortland