I enjoy reading, cross-stitching, trying new recipes, going to church with good friends, and spending time with my family
Penny Chandler
Brownfield,TX
Summary
Dynamic reading teacher with proven success in student engagement and literacy improvement through differentiated instruction and individualized coaching.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Teacher
Hutchinson Junior High School
Lubbock, TX
08.1998 - 05.2001
- Developed and implemented engaging reading curricula to foster student literacy skills.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and tailored instruction accordingly.
- Monitored classroom environment, ensuring a supportive and safe learning environment.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance interactive reading experiences.
- Increased student motivation by incorporating diverse texts and engaging activities in lesson plans.
Reading Teacher
Robert E. Lee Middle School
Grand Prairie, TX
08.1996 - 05.1998
- Monitored classroom environment, ensuring a supportive and inclusive space for learning.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Boosted student fluency rates by utilizing effective instructional strategies during small group instruction.
- Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
- Contributed to school-wide literacy initiatives by participating in committees focused on curriculum development, assessment practices, and teacher training programs.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher
Brownfield Independent School District
Brownfield, TX
08.1995 - 05.1996
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of core subjects.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Developed assessments to measure student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support diverse learning styles and increase engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05-1995
Skills
- Teacher collaboration
- Student needs assessment
- Progress evaluations
- Individualized coaching
- Student remediation
- Guided reading
- Fluency building
- Phonics instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Reading instruction
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Individualized learning
Accomplishments
I have taught teen and adult Bible classes in churches I've attended throughout my adult life, and have assisted in teaching and leading Vacation Bible Schools. I homeschooled my three children from kindergarten through twelfth grade, teaching them to read and write with fluency and mastery. Teaching is work that I love.
Interests
Timeline
Reading Teacher
Hutchinson Junior High School
08.1998 - 05.2001
Reading Teacher
Robert E. Lee Middle School
08.1996 - 05.1998
Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher
Brownfield Independent School District
08.1995 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies
Texas Tech University