Natalie Darley
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in student assessment and reading instruction. Experienced in implementing effective reading intervention strategies to create a positive learning environment. Proficient in behavioral and classroom management, with a proven track record of collaborating with colleagues to enhance tailored instruction and professional development initiatives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Hyde Park
08.2020 - Current
- Administer assessments to evaluate student academic performance levels.
- Teach and practice targeted reading skills in small groups, improving student automaticity, fluency, engagement and comprehension.
- Manage student behavior through positive reinforcement strategies, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborate with special education staff to tailor support for individual student needs, ensuring effective educational strategies.
- Engage in professional development workshops to improve instructional practices.
- Communicate effectively with the School Support Lead to evaluate the placement of students in order to best meet their educational needs.
Preschool Teacher/Director
Scissors and Glue Preschool
Hyde Park
09.2009 - 03.2020
- Prepared students to be successful in kindergarten by developing large and small motor skills, introducing phonemic awareness through active learning games and nursery rhymes, focused on one-to-one correspondence and number order, and taught students to read, write, and spell their own names.
- Established routines and structure, supporting cognitive and social development, through circle time, play time, snack time and daily lessons.
- Communicated with parents regularly through monthly calendars/newsletters and a variety of performances throughout the year.
Second Grade Teacher
Providence Elementary School
Providence
08.2002 - 06.2009
- Instructed students in language arts, both whole class and small group instruction.
- Engaged in team teaching alongside skilled educators, enhancing student learning outcomes.
- Integrated character education into the curriculum to promote social and emotional learning through songs which the grade level performed in a program at the end of the year.
- Instituted a grade level career day where we organized community members who presented, in rotation, basic information about their profession and allowed students to ask questions about their field.
First Grade Teacher
Nibley Elementary School
Nibley
08.2000 - 06.2002
- Coordinated daily efforts with grade level team to enhance curriculum development and align learning objectives.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units that integrated subjects, fostering holistic learning experiences.
- Secured grants for classroom materials, enhancing resources for reading, science, and math instruction.
Third Grade Teacher (Internship)
McKinley Elementary School
Tremonton
08.1999 - 06.2000
- Collaborated with mentor teacher to implement lesson plans aligned with state standards for third-grade curriculum.
- Designed and implemented strategies that fostered a positive learning environment.
- Applied principles from Jim Fay and David Funk's "Teaching with Love & Logic" to enhance classroom management and student engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Utah State University
Logan, UT05-2000
Skills
- Student assessment and reading instruction
- Reading intervention strategies
- Reading programs instruction
- Behavioral and classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Team teaching experience
- Effective feedback techniques
- Professional development and collaboration
Languages
Russian
Limited
Certification
- English as a Second Language
Affiliations
- Cache Valley Library Board Member
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
08.2020 - Current
Preschool Teacher/Director
Scissors and Glue Preschool
09.2009 - 03.2020
Second Grade Teacher
Providence Elementary School
08.2002 - 06.2009
First Grade Teacher
Nibley Elementary School
08.2000 - 06.2002
Third Grade Teacher (Internship)
McKinley Elementary School
08.1999 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Utah State University