Molly Greiner
Bloomfield,IA
Summary
Proven educator at Davis County Schools with a talent for fostering student engagement and literacy through innovative teaching strategies and a positive learning environment. Skilled in teamwork, problem-solving, and building strong relationships with students and families. Demonstrates excellence in communication, organization, and classroom management, significantly contributing to student success, engagement, and positive experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fifth Grade and Sixth Grade ELA and Social Studies
Davis County School District
Bloomfield, IA
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Kindergarten Teacher and Title Reading Teacher K-4
Davis County Schools
Bloomfield, IA
08.2018 - 05.2024
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- 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.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Engaged administrators, parents and colleagues with learning programs to improve educational outcomes.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
- Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for special needs children.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Inspired students to take ownership of learning and become autonomous thinkers.
- Established and maintained consistent classroom rules and expectations for obedience.
- Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
- Contributed to school-wide literacy initiatives by participating in committees focused on curriculum development, assessment practices, and teacher training programs.
- Increased student motivation by incorporating diverse texts and engaging activities in lesson plans.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Partnered with parents to promote consistent at-home reading practices, fostering a love for literature among students.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Morningside College
Sioux City, IA06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA05.2000
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Problem Resolution
- Computer Skills
- Calm Under Pressure
- Problem-Solving
Certification
K-8 ELA Endorsement
K-6 Reading Endorsement
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher and Title Reading Teacher K-4
Davis County Schools
08.2018 - 05.2024
Fifth Grade and Sixth Grade ELA and Social Studies
Davis County School District
Master of Arts - Education
Morningside College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
St. Ambrose University