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Martha Gough

Anderson,IN

Summary

Early childhood education professional with thirty years of teaching experience educating young students and improve school readiness. Fosters growth and development in children while encouraging strong partnerships with families. Manages behavior issues through innovative and constructive correction.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Hasten Hebrew Academy
08.2018 - Current
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
  • Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.

Preschool Lead Teacher

Day Early Learning Indiana
01.1995 - 07.2018
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Developed strong rapport with each child individually, ensuring their emotional well-being within the preschool setting while fostering an inclusive community.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, classroom management techniques, and parent communication strategies.

Education

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05-2021

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
05-1988

Skills

  • Effective Classroom Management
  • Interactive Learning Tools
  • Emotional support
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Responsive Parent Interaction
  • Supervision of Outdoor Play

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Hasten Hebrew Academy
08.2018 - Current

Preschool Lead Teacher

Day Early Learning Indiana
01.1995 - 07.2018

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Ball State University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Indiana State University
Martha Gough