Madalyn Turk
Cloquet,MN
Summary
Enthusiastic educator known for fostering positive learning environments and enhancing student engagement. Expertise in relationship building and differentiated instruction, ensuring all students achieve their full potential.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
School District Of Maple
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Substitute Teacher
School District Of Superior
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning atmosphere for all students.
- Collaborated with permanent staff to ensure continuity in educational delivery during teacher absences.
- 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.
Student Teacher
University of Wisconsin-Superior
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed lesson plans aligning with curriculum standards to enhance student engagement.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to foster critical thinking and collaborative learning among students.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt instructional strategies effectively.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate technology into lessons, improving learning outcomes and student participation.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
Paraprofessional Educator
School District Of Superior
02.2020 - 06.2024
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - Superior
Superior, WI12-2024
High School Diploma -
Cloquet Senior
Cloquet, MN06-2019
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Science of Reading
- Student engagement
- Growth mindset
- Differentiated instruction
- Student rapport
- Faculty collaboration
- Special education
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Teacher
School District Of Maple
08.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
School District Of Superior
01.2025 - 06.2025
Student Teacher
University of Wisconsin-Superior
09.2024 - 01.2025
Paraprofessional Educator
School District Of Superior
02.2020 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - Superior
High School Diploma -
Cloquet Senior