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Myra White
teacher
Beech Bluff,TN
Summary
Dynamic and resourceful education leader with 17 years of success in enhancing student performance and fostering a nurturing learning environment. Proven expertise as Children's Director at Poplar Spring Baptist Church for three consecutive years, effectively managing programs that support holistic development. Skilled in securing grants and fundraising initiatives that bolster educational resources and church missions, ensuring optimal support for all children. Committed to creating impactful educational experiences that inspire growth and achievement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Chester County Board of Education
07.2019 - Current
- Teaching all areas of the curriculum standards
- Leading and organizing the classroom learning resources to encourage a positive learning environment
- Community engagement to ensure all are engaged and ready to participate in their child’s future
- Planning, preparing and presenting differentiated lessons that cater to the needs of all students
- Maintaining classroom discipline by using positive reinforcement and redirecting while providing clear procedures and consequences
- Developing positive parental relationships while providing student feedback by using a combination of digital and personal communication
- Working closely with associates to plan and coordinate work in a PLC environment
- Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum
Elementary Teacher
Henderson County Board of Education
07.2009 - 07.2019
- Teaching all areas of the curriculum standards
- Organizing the classroom and learning resources to encourage a positive learning environment
- Planning, preparing and presenting differentiated lessons that cater to the needs of all students
- Maintaining classroom discipline by using positive reinforcement and redirecting while providing clear procedures and consequences
- Meeting requirements for the assessment of students’ development
- Developing positive parental relationships while providing student feedback
- Working with associates to plan and coordinate work
- Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
LeBonheur Early Intervention and Development
Jackson. TN
09.2003 - 08.2008
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula to foster cognitive and social development.
- Led classroom activities that promoted language acquisition through interactive play and storytelling.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress, addressing developmental milestones and concerns.
- Applied therapeutic strategies from speech, physical, and occupational therapists to facilitate developmental progress.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education/Learning Foundations
Union University
Jackson, TN05.2009
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Student motivation
- Group and individual instruction
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patience and persistence
- Student-centered learning
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Parental communication
- Positive behavior techniques
Awards
Phi Theta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi, Highly qualified Kindergarten – 8th grade, 5 star teacher
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Chester County Board of Education
07.2019 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Henderson County Board of Education
07.2009 - 07.2019
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
LeBonheur Early Intervention and Development
09.2003 - 08.2008
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education/Learning Foundations
Union University