Margaret Anderson
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Accomplished educator with a proven track record at Lake County School District, adept in lesson planning and student engagement. Leveraged classroom technology and conflict resolution skills to enhance learning outcomes and foster a positive environment. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement through comprehensive professional development.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Sioux Falls School District
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Lake County School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Lake County School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Lake County School District
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12-2020
Skills
- Writing instruction
- Student engagement
- Mathematics instruction
- Standardized tests
- Classroom technology
- Elementary education
- Verbal and written communication
- Student testing
- Oral communication
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Technology integration
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Behavioral management
- Positive reinforcement
Certification
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Certification - FL Department of Education.
- Elementary Education Certification - FL Department of Education.
- Reading Endorsed FL
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Timeline
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Sioux Falls School District
08.2023 - Current
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Lake County School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Lake County School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Lake County School District
01.2021 - 05.2021
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Certification - FL Department of Education.
- Elementary Education Certification - FL Department of Education.
- Reading Endorsed FL
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Central Florida