Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Greenfield Exempted Village School District
08.2015 - Current
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive instructional approach across grade level teams.
Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, improving overall classroom performance in standardized tests.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Organized engaging field trips and guest speakers to broaden student perspectives and enrich their understanding of curricular topics.
First Grade Teacher
Greenfield Exempted Village School District
08.2008 - 05.2015
Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
Organized school-wide events to promote literacy awareness and foster a love of reading among students.
Led professional development workshops on best practices in elementary education for fellow educators within the school district.
Second Grade Teacher
Washington C. H. City School
08.2000 - 05.2002
Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
Education
Masters in Curriculum And Instruction - Reading Teacher Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
06.2024
Reading Endorsement K-12 -
Ashland University
Ashland, OH
05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education 1-8
Ohio University
Athens, OH
06.2000
Skills
Collaborative Teaching
Team Collaboration
Problem-solving skills
Organizational Skills
Relationship Building
Student assessment
Collaborative Teamwork
Differentiated Instruction
Google Classroom
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Greenfield Exempted Village School District
08.2015 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Greenfield Exempted Village School District
08.2008 - 05.2015
Second Grade Teacher
Washington C. H. City School
08.2000 - 05.2002
Masters in Curriculum And Instruction - Reading Teacher Education
American College of Education
Reading Endorsement K-12 -
Ashland University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education 1-8
Ohio University
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