- Acting and Musical Theatre
- Lifting weights
- Traveling and sight seeing
- Camping and hiking
Nathalie Wheeler
Westfield,IN
Summary
Dynamic 5th Grade High Ability Teacher from Carmel Clay Schools, adept in fostering student engagement and enhancing critical thinking through differentiated instruction. Excelled in relationship building and classroom management, leading to the successful pilot of a new curriculum. Skilled in creating supportive learning environments and developing innovative digital resources for diverse learners. Additionally I have served as the lead teacher of my team and have been involved in organizing and executing many Professional Development sessions as well as making decisions for my school and grade level team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade High Ability Teacher
Carmel Clay Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Designed and implemented differentiated lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Created cross-curricular units integrating [subjects] to enhance critical thinking skills.
- Developed engaging digital resources and assessments to support remote learning.
- Led professional development sessions to train colleagues on newly designed curricula.
- Adapted curricula for diverse learning needs, including IEPs and ELL students.
- Developed project-based learning units that increased student engagement
- Piloted new curriculum for my school and district
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Westfield Washington Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards, resulting in increased student interest and participation.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and improve instructional skills.
- Collaborated with grade-level team members to create interdisciplinary lessons that reinforced key concepts across subjects.
Primary Teacher
Clark Pleasant Schools
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Incorporated engaging hands-on activities into lesson plans, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
- Coordinated school-wide events such as field trips, performances, and assemblies to enrich the educational experience for all students.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Implemented behavior management strategies that fostered a respectful and inclusive classroom environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05-2020
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Public speaking
- Classroom instruction
Interests
Timeline
5th Grade High Ability Teacher
Carmel Clay Schools
08.2023 - Current
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Westfield Washington Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
Primary Teacher
Clark Pleasant Schools
07.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
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