Lori With
Education
Benicia,CA
Summary
Experienced Middle School Math & ELA Teacher successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Highly qualified with over 20 years in classroom environments. Enthusiastic Middle School Teacher motivated to drive student growth for lifelong success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Math/7th-8th Grade ELA Teacher
Benicia Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to improve their performance and master course material.
Math 6th & 8th/6th Grade ELA Teacher
2020-2023 Pittsburg Unified School District
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and ELA instruction.
- Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, collaboration, and open communication among students.
- Contributed to ongoing curriculum review processes, ensuring alignment with state standards.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Teacher, Math Department Chair, Mathematics
Benicia Unified School District
08.2005 - 08.2015
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Award winning Grant writer, including $25K Smart Technology funding for BMS Math Dept.,
along with several mini grants for Math manipulatives, iPads, student supplies and relevant literature. PA & projection system for Technology Lab, chairs and headphones for Math Success Computer Lab. - Initiated BMS involvement and placement in MathCON 2015 competition in Chicago.
- Developed University accredited courses for instructor training and provided district-wide Staff
Development Training.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
CSU Hayward
Hayward, CABachelor of Arts - Diversified Education
Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CAMS Teaching Credential-Math/English - Multiple Subjects
CSU San Francisco
San FranciscoEducation Courses - Education
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA09.2022
Skills
- Google Classroom
- Instructional technology
- Differentiated Instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Student Motivation
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Team Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Grading proficiency
Phone Numbers
(707) 694-9484
Websites
Timeline
8th Math/7th-8th Grade ELA Teacher
Benicia Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Math 6th & 8th/6th Grade ELA Teacher
2020-2023 Pittsburg Unified School District
08.2020 - 06.2023
Teacher, Math Department Chair, Mathematics
Benicia Unified School District
08.2005 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Counseling
CSU Hayward
Bachelor of Arts - Diversified Education
Westmont College
MS Teaching Credential-Math/English - Multiple Subjects
CSU San Francisco
Education Courses - Education
University of San Diego
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