Penni Padgett
Roanoke,VA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Roanoke City Public Schools
08.2007 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
Nanny
Dr. Al Hagy
10.2003 - 08.2007
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
Nanny
Dr. Suzan Merten
05.1998 - 06.2003
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Hollins University
Roanoke, VA05.1996
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Data-Driven Instruction
Timeline
Teacher
Roanoke City Public Schools
08.2007 - Current
Nanny
Dr. Al Hagy
10.2003 - 08.2007
Nanny
Dr. Suzan Merten
05.1998 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Hollins University
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