Natalie Bordner
Finksburg,MD
Summary
Dedicated First Grade Teacher with proven success in classroom management, differentiated instruction, and fostering a positive learning environment. Committed to enhancing student collaboration and social-emotional learning through tailored lesson plans. Takes prides in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering a positive classroom culture. Skilled in implementing individualized education plans/504's into the general education classroom and team collaboration, consistently promoting academic growth and supporting diverse learning needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Carroll County Public Schools
Finksburg, MD
11.2008 - Current
- Special Educator at Taneytown Elementary School 2008-2014
- Special Educator at Charles Carroll Elementary School 2014-2016 (school closed; transferred to general education teacher)
- General Education Teacher at Runnymede Elementary School 2016-2023 (Taught 1st, 2nd, and 4th grade)
- General Education Teacher at Sandymount Elementary School 2023-Present (Taught 1st grade)
As a first grade teacher, I make sure to do the following:
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
- Assessed student progress through ongoing evaluations and adjusted instructional strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development and address individual needs.
- Led initiatives to improve academic performance across grade levels through targeted interventions.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects such as math, science, and social studies.
- Contributed to the development of the school improvement plan by analyzing data trends, setting goals, and implementing targeted interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD2009
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD2005
Skills
- Classroom management
- Phonics instruction
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Teaching strategies
- Growth mindset
- Individualized education plans
- Social-emotional learning
- Knowledge of Science of Learning and Science of Reading
Accomplishments
National Board Certification 24’
OTA 2018-20, OTA 22-23, OTA 26
OTA 2016-2017
Special Education Citizen Advisory Council (SECAC) award 2012, 2015, and 2025
Certification
-GEN SP ED Birth-3 & 1-8
-(R12)
-ELEMENTARY 1-6
-EARLY CHILDHOOD
-National Board Certification 2024
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Carroll County Public Schools
11.2008 - Current
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
McDaniel College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Salisbury University
Leadership
I previously taught at Runnymede Elementary School where I was a SIT Co-Chair for 2 years. I currently teach at Sandymount Elementary School and have been a SIT Co-Chair for 2 years.