Penelope Gillespie
Sidney,OH
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Student Teacher at Upper Valley Career Center, skilled in classroom management and fostering student engagement. Successfully enhanced critical thinking through innovative group projects, while advocating for student needs. Proficient in lesson planning and organization, ensuring a supportive learning environment that promotes collaboration and problem-solving. CPR certified and committed to student safety.
Overview
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Work History
Student Teacher
Upper Valley Career Center
Piqua, OH
09.2026 - Current
- Assisted classroom instruction by reinforcing lesson objectives and supporting student comprehension.
- Prepared instructional materials, handouts, and activities aligned with daily lesson plans.
- Observed certified teachers to learn classroom management and effective instructional strategies.
- Supported student engagement through guided practice, questioning, and one-on-one clarification.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Increased students'' critical thinking skills through the implementation of group projects and problem-solving exercises.
Education
High School Diploma -
Upper Valley Career Center
Piqua, OH09.2026
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Lesson plan development
- Early childhood education
- Student advocacy
- Safety procedures
- Notetaking
- Organization
- Team building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving
- Child development
- Excellent communication
- CPR certified
Certification
• Infant, Child and Adult CPR Certified
• AED Certified
• First Aid Certified
Timeline
Student Teacher
Upper Valley Career Center
09.2026 - Current
High School Diploma -
Upper Valley Career Center