Lynda Renee McGhee

4th grade elementary education teacher

• Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
• Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students including, but not limited to; ADHD, DCD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia.
• Organized extracurricular programs such as clubs or tutoring sessions to provide additional support for students in need.
• Cultivated a love of reading in students by incorporating engaging literature selections into the curriculum.
• Established a positive classroom environment by fostering strong relationships with students and their families.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
• Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
• Evaluated student performance regularly through assessments, providing timely feedback for continued improvement
• Promoted student growth by differentiating instruction based on individual needs and learning styles.
• Contributed towards achieving school-wide goals by serving on committees focused on curriculum development, instructional technology integration, or other relevant topics within the field of elementary education.

Taught each child to read by teaching letter knowledge by naming and sounding of alphabet, then blends, in a fun singsong pattern. Later, words, sentences, phrases, paragraphs and book reading was taught, both individually and in small groups. Reading and writing were taught integrated.

I had 18 students both years and taught 15 out of 18 to read both years. The 3 that didn’t read had serious learning difficulties.

Taught math by learning numbers by number name and amount, then to writing numbers, and through hands on manipulation, as well as math games. The students were taught to count to hundreds by ones, twos, fives, and tens. The students were taught to add and subtract both on paper, with manipulation, and mental math, both individually and in groups.

The ABECA Program was used for reading, writing, and mathematics.

Several different centers were available for students to travel through, and were routinely changed to challenge learning and peer to peer relationships.

Play was an integral component of K4, and coloring, using scissors, and play dough were some of the hand strengthening techniques used.

• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core learning skills.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.