Peggy Combs
Seattle
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Seattle Public Schools, skilled in social-emotional learning and individualized instruction. Adept at fostering positive relationships and enhancing student progress through effective classroom management. Committed to creating inclusive environments that support diverse learning needs and promote student growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Seattle Public Schools, Contract
11.2016 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Kindergarten Teacher
Saint Bernadette Parish School
08.2014 - 11.2016
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Elementary School Teacher
Our Lady of Fatima School
09.2010 - 06.2014
- Developed and instructed lessons in second through fifth grade, including split classes.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in various academic subjects and grade levels using a variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade levels, as needed.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assisted in writing school accreditation documents.
Teacher's Aide
Saint Monica Catholic School
08.2005 - 12.2007
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Juvenile Probation Counselor
King County DAJD
04.2000 - 08.2005
- Screened offender referrals and completed intake interviews and paperwork.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Referred felony and misdemeanor offenders to necessary community resources.
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
- Created and maintained parole hearing information to keep leadership up-to-date on offender status.
- Tracked assigned juvenile movements and adherence to probation requirements.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA01-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Law And Justice
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA01-1996
Skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Student progress monitoring
- Organizational skills
- Individualized learning
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Safety awareness
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Seattle Public Schools, Contract
11.2016 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Saint Bernadette Parish School
08.2014 - 11.2016
Elementary School Teacher
Our Lady of Fatima School
09.2010 - 06.2014
Teacher's Aide
Saint Monica Catholic School
08.2005 - 12.2007
Juvenile Probation Counselor
King County DAJD
04.2000 - 08.2005
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
City University of Seattle
Bachelor of Arts - Law And Justice
Central Washington University
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