Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Staff Development Leadership Activities
Timeline
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Margo Schlessman

Pace,FL

Summary

Dedicated educator with proven skills in classroom management and individualized instruction. Committed to fostering student engagement and collaboration that creates a positive learning environment for all learners.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

1st Grade Teacher

Santa Rosa County School District
Pace, FL
08.2021 - Current
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and tailored instruction to meet diverse learning needs.

Paraprofessional

Santa Rosa County School District
Pace, FL
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Assisted teachers in developing and implementing educational materials for diverse learning needs.
  • Monitored classroom behavior and implemented strategies to promote a positive learning environment.
  • Supported students with individualized instruction during group activities and lessons.

Substitute Teacher

PESG Educational Staffing Solutions
Pace, FL
01.2018 - 03.2021
  • Developed and maintained a structured classroom environment to enhance student focus.
  • Collaborated with school staff to enhance overall classroom dynamics and student support.
  • Adapted instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2020

Associate of Arts - Teaching

Crowder College
Neosho, MO
07-2017

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Individualized instruction
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Student engagement

Accomplishments

What-a-Teacher of the Year, 2024

Staff Development Leadership Activities

  • 1st Grade Chair, S.S. Dixon Primary School, 2025-2026
  • Supervising Teacher, U.W.F. Practicum Student, Fall 2025
  • 1st Grade Co-Chair, S.S. Dixon Primary School, 2024-2025
  • Supervising Teacher, Pensacola State College Student, Spring 2025
  • Presenter, Workshop on Progress Learning for Math; September 2024
  • Lesson Demonstrator, Classroom Visits from S.S. Dixon Primary Teachers to observe Math and Structured Literacy Lessons, 2024

Timeline

1st Grade Teacher

Santa Rosa County School District
08.2021 - Current

Paraprofessional

Santa Rosa County School District
03.2021 - 06.2021

Substitute Teacher

PESG Educational Staffing Solutions
01.2018 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Arts - Teaching

Crowder College