Nancy Lindsay
KNOXVILLE,Tennessee
Summary
Compassionate and effective teacher with proven skills in teaching ELA and Math, virtually, to facilitate successful learning and mastery of skills. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Virtual Classroom Teacher_ 1st Grade
North Carolina Virtual Academy
08.2015 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive virtual learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Virtual Classroom Teacher _ 2nd and 3rd Grade
Tennessee Virtual Academy
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet Tennessee state standards.
Classroom Teacher_Math Instructional Coach
Knox County School System
08.2000 - 08.2012
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.1986
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Small Group Instruction
- Technology Integration
Certification
North Carolina Professional Elementary Teaching License (K-5)
In process of getting updated Tennessee Professional License.
Timeline
Virtual Classroom Teacher_ 1st Grade
North Carolina Virtual Academy
08.2015 - Current
Virtual Classroom Teacher _ 2nd and 3rd Grade
Tennessee Virtual Academy
08.2012 - 08.2015
Classroom Teacher_Math Instructional Coach
Knox County School System
08.2000 - 08.2012
Master of Science - Elementary Education
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of South Florida
North Carolina Professional Elementary Teaching License (K-5)
In process of getting updated Tennessee Professional License.
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