Lyndsay Wiltse
Dingmans Ferry,PA
Summary
Dedicated, caring, educator who has a natural ability to connect with children. Effectively works with staff and students to create a positive learning environment with 4 years experience in an elementary setting. Uses data driven instruction to guide lesson planning. Devoted to creating a safe and fun classroom with clear expectations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Delaware Valley School District
08.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
Instructional Assistant
Delaware Valley School District
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Worked in kindergarten-second grade
- Involved in many extra-curricular activities in the school
- Coached youth wrestling
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Lead whole group instruction as needed
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Fostered positive learning environment, implementing effective classroom management strategies.
Student Teacher
Dingman Delaware Primary School
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Used data driven instruction to create lessons
- Fostered student collaboration to effectively support student learning
- Seamlessly included technology into lessons to teach to students’ assets
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication, exhibiting exceptional classroom management.
- Effectively communicated with parents, school staff, and fellow team members
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
Substitute Instructional Assistant
Delaware Valley School District
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Worked in grades PK-4th grade
- Ran a 3rd grade classroom for a week alone with the teacher zooming in only a couple times a day
- Accepted a long-term substitute position in kindergarten working one on one with a student from February 2021-June 2021
Stay at home parent
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Familiarized my children with the alphabet, geography, art, and literature to prepare them for pre-kindergarten
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2024
Educational Studies - Elementary Education
Post University
Waterbury, CT01.2020
Certification
Pennsylvania Department of Education–Elementary Education, PK-4, 05/01/24
Other Accomplishments
5 Excellence Awards from Western Governors University
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Delaware Valley School District
08.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
Dingman Delaware Primary School
01.2024 - 04.2024
Instructional Assistant
Delaware Valley School District
01.2022 - 06.2024
Substitute Instructional Assistant
Delaware Valley School District
01.2020 - 01.2022
Stay at home parent
01.2014 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Educational Studies - Elementary Education
Post University
Pennsylvania Department of Education–Elementary Education, PK-4, 05/01/24
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