Maria Gunis
Elementary Teacher
Oregon City,OR
Summary
Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Accomplished in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Oregon City School District
08.2016 - Current
- Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
Educational Consultant
Jackson Consulting, Inc.
06.2010 - 06.2013
- Provided training to school districts regarding Science of Reading.
- Collaborated with school districts to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classroom instruction, testing and student activities.
Expert Coach
Center Of Teaching And Learning, University Of OR
Eugene, OR
07.2007 - 07.2012
- Provided on-site support to first grade teachers implementing reading instruction to Tier 1 and Tier 2 students in a Response to Intervention school wide reading system.
- Lead teams of teachers to effectively implement the ECRI Grant's targets, objectives and goals.
- Worked with research team to develop lessons and the professional development to train teachers to use them. These materials are now available for purchase due to the high outcome results during the research project.
- Worked Oregon Department of Education's Oregon Literacy Framework Project.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA 08.2005 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Education
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR 06.1985 - 06.1987
Skills
Relationship building
undefinedAccomplishments
Attained National Board Certification in 2003 in Early Childhood
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Oregon City School District
08.2016 - Current
Educational Consultant
Jackson Consulting, Inc.
06.2010 - 06.2013
Expert Coach
Center Of Teaching And Learning, University Of OR
07.2007 - 07.2012
Master of Arts - Education
Lesley University
08.2005 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Education
Western Oregon University
06.1985 - 06.1987
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