Penelope Gallins Viehweg
Newport News
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Newport News Public School District, specializing in individualized learning and technology integration. Expert in fostering student engagement and social-emotional growth, I effectively communicate with parents and colleagues to enhance academic success. Committed to creating a supportive environment that promotes positive behavior and critical thinking skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Newport News Public School Dst
08.2018 - Current
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Teacher Grades 1, 2, 4
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
08.1987 - 06.2018
- Individualized instruction based on student needs
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Speech Communication
University of Richmond
RIchmond, VA05-1980
Skills
- Student engagement
- Social-emotional learning
- Mathematics instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Technology integration
- Individualized learning
- Verbal and written communication
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Oral communication
- Lesson planning
- Positive reinforcement
- Literacy instruction
- Relationship building
- Collaborative teamwork
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Newport News Public School Dst
08.2018 - Current
Teacher Grades 1, 2, 4
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
08.1987 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Speech Communication
University of Richmond
Gifted and talented coursework
Newport News Public Schools Modules completed to teach gifted and talented class 4th grade