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Natalie Bush

Savannah

Summary

Experienced elementary teacher and team leader. Skilled in curriculum management and team collaboration, consistently advancing educational excellence. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Teacher

Savannah R3 School District
08.1998 - Current
  • Mentored new teachers on classroom management, lesson development, curriculum and teaching practices
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in core academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Fostered social-emotional learning with morning meetings, conferencing and other practices in the classroom.
  • Planned lessons according to state standards.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process and keep informed of their student's progress.
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Reinforced positive behavior through the use of PBIS
  • Lead the PBIS team in establishing PBIS in my school and district
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
  • Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress following program objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO
12-1998

No Degree -

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Classroom management
  • Student motivation
  • Curriculum management
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Technology integration
  • Behavior modeling
  • Oral communication
  • Relationship building

Accomplishments

  • Mentor and Student Teaching cooperating teacher
  • PBIS trained and PBIS team lead
  • Excellence in Education nominee multiple times
  • Minnie Cline Staff Member of the Week
  • Graduate of Missouri Teacher Academy
  • Kagan Cooperative Learning Trained

Certification

  • Early Childhood Education Certification - Missouri Department of Education.
  • Elementary Education Certification - Missouri Department of Education.
  • LETRS certification

Timeline

Elementary Teacher

Savannah R3 School District
08.1998 - Current
  • Early Childhood Education Certification - Missouri Department of Education.
  • Elementary Education Certification - Missouri Department of Education.
  • LETRS certification

Bachelor of Science - Education

Missouri Western State University

No Degree -

Northwest Missouri State University
Natalie Bush