Ms. Doreen Shorty
Shiprock,NM
Summary
Motivated Elementary School Teacher with experience guiding students with proven teaching methods and positive interactions. Enthusiastic about helping students understand subject materials and educating on social and general learning skills. Kind and caring attitude when communicating with children. Creative Elementary Teacher develops hands-on curriculum in alignment with diverse learning styles and abilities. Flexible and resourceful with expertise adapting to changing trends and needs. Promotes intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of students. Focused Elementary Teacher whose passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Enthusiastic Teacher committed to fostering students' academic, social and emotional growth. Experienced teaching twenty-four years and K-8 grades with differentiated instruction. Exceptional communication skills with parents, administrators and other educators.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Cove Day School
Red Valley , AZ
2018.12 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Provided guidance for students in developing problem-solving skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Organized field trips to supplement classroom instruction.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
- Tutored individual students after school hours as needed.
- Met regularly with administrators regarding student discipline issues.
- Promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect between teachers and students.
- Served as mentor for new teachers in the department.
- Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Planned special events such as assemblies, holiday celebrations.
- Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
- Monitored lunchroom behavior and enforced appropriate conduct standards.
- Supervised extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Integrated literature into classroom lessons whenever possible.
- Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with open-ended tasks.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
- Encouraged creativity by giving students choices in learning topics and methods.
- Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
- Arranged field trips as tool to provide students with real-world experiences.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
- Taught accelerated literary programs to elementary school students by guiding heterogeneous small group instruction.
- Created customized grading rubrics powerful assessment tools.
- Instructed after school language arts remedial class.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation.
- Partnered with parents to maintain open communication, advise on available resources and build parental abilities necessary for student support.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
- Delivered educational after-school activities for groups of students to improve learning potential outside of classroom.
Special Ed Tech,Elementary & PE Teacher
Red Rock Day School
Red Valley , AZ
2008.11 - 2018.12
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Provided guidance for students in developing problem-solving skills.
- Organized field trips to supplement classroom instruction.
- Met regularly with administrators regarding student discipline issues.
- Promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect between teachers and students.
- Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Planned special events such as assemblies, holiday celebrations.
- Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
- Supervised extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Monitored lunchroom behavior and enforced appropriate conduct standards.
- Detailed as an Elementary Teacher for an entire year, taught 6th grade.
- Detailed as a PE instructor for a year to incorporate SPARKS
Special Education Technician
Cove Day School
Red Valley , Arizona
1999.09 - 2008.11
- Assisted in developing individualized education plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided support to teachers and other staff members in implementing educational plans.
- Monitored students during both classroom activities and recess periods.
- Conducted assessments of student progress, learning abilities, and behavior.
- Helped develop behavior management systems for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to ensure the best outcomes for their children.
- Maintained records of student attendance, grades, test scores, and other pertinent information.
- Organized materials necessary for successful implementation of IEPs.
- Attended meetings related to IEPs, 504 Plans, RTI strategies.
- Participated in professional development sessions related to working with special needs students.
- Created visual aids and other resources that can help facilitate understanding among special needs students.
- Worked closely with speech therapists and physical therapists when necessary.
- Assisted with school events such as field trips or assemblies where extra support was needed for a special needs student.
- Provided emotional support for special needs students who may be struggling socially or academically.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration Curriculum Supervision
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK2022-08
Skills
- Special Education
- Elementary Education-K-8th
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Project-Based Learning
- Classroom Management
- Student Records Management For FACE Program
- Individualized Learning-students with IEP
- Oral Communication
- Technology Integration
- Collaborative Teamwork-FACE Adult Ed Teacher
- Differentiated Instruction-Multi-Grade Classroom
- Lesson Planning
- Compliance Standards-Common Core
- Child Development-Early Childhood background
Certification
- K-8th Arizona State certification
Affiliations
- Currently FACE Adult Ed teacher
- Obtain Honor Status 4.0 @ University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Cove Day School
2018.12 - Current
Special Ed Tech,Elementary & PE Teacher
Red Rock Day School
2008.11 - 2018.12
Special Education Technician
Cove Day School
1999.09 - 2008.11
Master of Arts - Education Administration Curriculum Supervision
University of Oklahoma
- K-8th Arizona State certification
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