Misty Houlsen
Ellsworth,ME
Summary
Upbeat Fourth Grade ELA 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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade ELA Teacher
Mountain View Elementary
08.2019 - Current
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development and assessment policies, contributing valuable insights from a 4th Grade ELA perspective.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Education Intern
Mountain View Elementary
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Contributed to the creation of school-wide initiatives aimed at increasing student engagement and achievement levels.
- Assumed additional responsibilities within the school community when needed, including supervision of lunch or recess periods and participation in after-school programs.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through consistent communication about their child''s progress both academically and socially.
Life Skills Teacher
Ellsworth Elementary Middle School
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Improved student understanding by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques.
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
Special Education Teacher
KidsPeace National Centers
07.2012 - 08.2018
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZMaster of Arts - Education Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2024
Skills
- Group leadership
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Grammar Teaching
- Progress Reporting
- Team Teaching
- Writing instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Teacher Collaboration
- IEP familiarity
- Differentiated Instruction
- Goal Setting
Timeline
Education Intern
Mountain View Elementary
12.2022 - 02.2024
4th Grade ELA Teacher
Mountain View Elementary
08.2019 - Current
Life Skills Teacher
Ellsworth Elementary Middle School
08.2018 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher
KidsPeace National Centers
07.2012 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Grand Canyon University
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Grand Canyon University
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