Madisyn Spurrier
Lapel,Indiana
Summary
Attentive and creative while maintaining a professional and passionate atmosphere for young children to develop emotionally, socially, and academically. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced in providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional, and social health to complement academic progress. Excels in communication, empathy, and patience ensuring a successful learning outcome for a diverse group of students.
Motivated and energetic to apply early childhood education principles in a preschool setting
Dedicated to teaching, maintaining discipline and encouraging students of all age groups.
Dynamic educator with a proven track record, adept at fostering critical thinking and enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson planning. Skilled in classroom management and relationship building, I successfully increased parental involvement and supported diverse learners, ensuring all students thrived in a positive, inclusive environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Shawntay Nicole
09.2024 - Current
- Organized extracurricular activities that promote social skills and teamwork among students.
- Utilized educational technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Guided students through college application process, increasing number of students accepted into their first-choice institutions.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching methodologies and techniques.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
Teacher
Kimberly Kohl
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that encourage critical thinking.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to support academic growth.
- Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching methodologies and techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
Manager
Andrew Christianasen
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted in daily operations by coordinating schedules and managing team tasks.
- Supported project management efforts through research and data collection for strategic initiatives.
- Developed proficiency in company software to streamline communication among team members.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance workflow efficiency and resolve issues.
- Handling write ups, onboarding new team members, and termination.
- Keeping a clean and organized environment, passing all health inspections and requirements.
- Reviewing and excelling in customer service, complaints, complaints and concerns
Education
High School Diploma -
Lapel High School
Lapel, IN12.2022
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Public speaking
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
- Child development
- Student assessment
- Small group instruction
- Learning strategies
- Curriculum development
- Social-emotional learning training
- Group instruction
- Classroom technology
- Student evaluations
- Assessment strategies
- Learning assessments
- Serving diverse communities
- Empathy and patience
- Verbal and written communication
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Student motivation
- Record keeping
- Data analysis
- Educational activities
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Creative lesson plan development
- Social-emotional learning
- Effective listening
- State teaching certification with early childhood education endorsement
- Reporting and documentation
Accomplishments
In my first year of teaching at Primrose, I received the parents choice award. This award is chosen by all of the parents at the school voting for their favorite teacher, and why.
Certification
CPR & First Aid Certified
Accomplishments
As a Manager I received the customer service award two years consecutively.
Timeline
Teacher
Shawntay Nicole
09.2024 - Current
Teacher
Kimberly Kohl
01.2023 - 08.2024
Manager
Andrew Christianasen
06.2020 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Lapel High School