Monica Rich
Aurora,CO
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Accomplished primary school educator for 26 years in classroom settings. Dedicated to student safety and well-being to enable focused learning. Known to challenge students in creative ways to reach untapped potential.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Education Teacher
St. John's School
08.2006 - Current
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia University Irvine
Irvine, CANo Degree - Speech Language Pathology
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, COSkills
- Multimedia Instruction
- Behavioral Improvement
- Class Encouragement
- Active Participation
- Field Trip Organization
- Educational Settings
- Smart Board Technology
- Team Collaboration
- Positive Reinforcement
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Tutoring and Student Assistance
- Developing Social Skills
Current Teaching License
My license to teach in Colorado is current. It expires on December 2, 2025.
Timeline
Elementary Education Teacher
St. John's School
08.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia University Irvine
No Degree - Speech Language Pathology
University of Northern Colorado
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