Penny Hurdle

Sixth Grade English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher

• 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.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
• Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
• Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
• Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
• Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
• Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
• Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
• Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
• Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
• Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
• Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
• Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
• Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
• Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.