Lori Whaley
OSKALOOSA,KS
Summary
Retired English/Language Arts Educator with 27 years of experience working with 7th and 8th grade students. Experienced in multitasking and prioritizing tasks to get things done. Skilled in building relationships with people of all ages.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Summer Van Driver
The Guidance Center
Leavenworth, KS
05.2012 - Current
- Operated company vehicles to transport clients safely and efficiently.
- Summers only.
Middle School ELA Teacher
USD 341 Oskaloosa Public Schools
Oskaloosa, KS
08.2015 - 05.2026
- Planned, implemented, and assessed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Differentiated instructional strategies to accommodate varying learning styles and levels.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adjusting teaching methods accordingly.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration, placing a strong emphasis on relationship building.
- Integrated technology tools to support literacy development and enhance student engagement in ELA content.
- Collaborated with colleagues to support each other and common students behaviorally and educationally.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching skills and remain current with educational trends.
7th Grade ELA Teacher
USD 501 Topeka Public Schools
Topeka, KS
08.2004 - 05.2015
- Planned, implemented, and assessed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Differentiated instructional strategies to accommodate varying learning styles and levels.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adjusting teaching methods accordingly.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration, placing a strong emphasis on relationship building.
- Integrated technology tools to support literacy development and enhance student engagement in ELA content.
- Collaborated with colleagues to support each other and common students behaviorally and academically.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching skills and remain current with educational trends.
Education
Master of Science - Adaptive Special Education
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS12-2005
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Harding University
Searcy, AR08-1991
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Student Assessment
- Curriculum Development
- Educational Technology
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Management
- Parental Communication
Certification
- Kansas Teaching License - K-12 Adaptive Special Education, 5-12 Language Arts, K-12 Music, and K-12 Reading Specialist.
Timeline
Middle School ELA Teacher
USD 341 Oskaloosa Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2026
Summer Van Driver
The Guidance Center
05.2012 - Current
7th Grade ELA Teacher
USD 501 Topeka Public Schools
08.2004 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Adaptive Special Education
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Harding University