Mary Young
Princeton,WV
Summary
Dynamic educator from Mercer County Schools with a background in Self-Contained Autism and 1st and 2nd grades (excels in differentiated instruction and classroom management, enhancing student engagement and achievement. Leveraged instructional best practices and technology, fostering a nurturing environment. Demonstrated exceptional student rapport and parent-teacher communication, significantly contributing to a positive learning atmosphere.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Mercer County Schools
Princeton , WV
08.2009 - 06.2016
- Partnered with parents to maintain open communication, advise on available resources and build parental abilities necessary for student support.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment by implementing classroom management techniques.
- Provided individualized instruction to students requiring extra assistance.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Assessed student learning through varied formative and summative assessments.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Arranged field trips as tool to provide students with real-world experiences.
- Invited guest speakers to classroom to excite and engage students.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Multi-Cat SPED, Autism
Concord University
Athens, WV05-2009
Skills
- Student rapport
- Differentiated instruction
- Instructional best practices
- Evaluation and Scoring
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Diverse Educational Needs
- Reading Skills Development
- Data-driven instruction
- Flexible and adaptive
Accomplishments
- 2022 Teacher of the Year
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Mercer County Schools
08.2009 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Multi-Cat SPED, Autism
Concord University
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