Natalie Whitford
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dedicated educator with strong leadership skills and a focus on relationship-building. Engages students through diverse teaching methods, including physical demonstrations and visual presentations. Committed to continuous improvement and enhancing social experiences through collaborative learning. Highly motivated, adaptable, and capable of quickly mastering new challenges.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Teacher
Lois Craig Elementary School
Las Vegas, NV
08.2023 - Current
- - Supported lesson planning by preparing lesson outlines and selecting effective teaching methods.
- - Monitored student progress and compiled progress reports to inform instruction.
- - Delivered one-on-one support for students requiring additional assistance to enhance learning.
- - Assisted with assessment creation, assignment, and grading of tests, quizzes, essays, and projects.
- - Maintained classroom order by establishing and enforcing behavior expectations.
- - Communicated clearly with students, families, coworkers, supervisors, and other school staff.
- - Protected student safety and welfare with parent-level care and attention.
- - Maintained records for attendance, accidents, incidents, and other important events.
Student Teacher
Eagleridge Elementary School
Mount Vernon, WA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed and taught engaging lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards and addressed diverse learning needs
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated dynamic classroom discussions that promoted active student participation and critical thinking skills.
- Established and nurtured a welcoming classroom environment that fostered student comfort and engagement
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
Assistant Teacher
Blossom Childcare Center
Bellingham, WA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Provide quality care and assist with early learning skills
- Assisted in implementing curricula activities, fostering children's participation
- Engaged in activities while managing cleanliness and availability of classroom materials
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports
- Modeled behavior to encourage self-help and good hygiene among children
- Facilitated smooth transitions, daily transition from home to childcare center
- Maintaining a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement
Jefferson Elementary School
Mount Vernon, WA
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Formulated lesson plans
- Created and maintained a welcoming, friendly, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment where all students felt comfortable
- Assisted in learning areas such as math, reading, and ELA
Assistant Teacher
Building Blocks Childcare Center
Pullman, WA
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted in implementing curricula activities, fostering children's engagement and participation
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials
- Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling
- Facilitated daily transitions from home to childcare center by guiding children through routines, enhancing their comfort and adaptation
- Communicated regularly with parents through informal discussions and progress reports to share child's progress
- Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement
Student Intern
Jefferson Elementary School
Pullman, WA
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided individualized support to struggling students, fostering improved academic performance
- Tutored and observed students to enhance understanding and engagement in classroom activities
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Organized and maintained educational materials and resources to facilitate effective lesson planning across subjects and grade levels.
Corinne Warner
Bellingham, WA
08.2020 - 05.2020
- Prepared, planned and helped a child with preschool tasks
- Provided children with nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth
- Cared for ages 1 through 5 years old
- Fed, changed diapers, prepared meals for children
- Light housekeeping
- Educational activities and crafts
Kate Reading
Bellingham, WA
09.2016 - 04.2016
- Provided children with nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth
- Helped with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health
- Helped children complete homework and special assignments daily to support academic performance
- Always kept environments safe and removed hazards
- Cared for children aged [1]-[12], including tasks such as feeding, dressing, and directing activities
Education
Masters Degree - Curriculum and Intraction
Washington Governor's University
Las Vegas, NV06-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Washington State University
Pullman05-2022
Skills
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum implementation
- Educational engagement
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Supervision and leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Customer relations
Certification
Teaching Certification, CPR certified
Affiliations
- Delta Delta Delta - Pan delegate
- Member selection Personnel
Timeline
Licensed Teacher
Lois Craig Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Student Teacher
Eagleridge Elementary School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Teacher
Blossom Childcare Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
Jefferson Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Assistant Teacher
Building Blocks Childcare Center
10.2021 - 04.2022
Student Intern
Jefferson Elementary School
09.2021 - 11.2021
Corinne Warner
08.2020 - 05.2020
Kate Reading
09.2016 - 04.2016
Masters Degree - Curriculum and Intraction
Washington Governor's University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Washington State University