Peyton Powell
Eureka,KS
Summary
- Demonstrated ability as paraprofessional, substitute teacher, and Pre-K teacher to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students.
- Passionate teacher and focused on motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts through interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
USD 490 El Dorado Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units and lesson plans.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Developed and implemented behavior management systems to maintain a structured and productive learning environment.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood and elementary education.
Paraprofessional
Eureka USD 389
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
Substitute Teacher
Eureka USD 389
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
Allen Community College
IolaBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05.2024
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Butler Community College
El Dorado12.2019
Skills
- IEP Familiarity
- Progress Reporting
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Student Records Management
- Behavior Improvements
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Special Education
- Activity Planning
- Technology-Based Strategies
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Technology
References
Early Childhood Teacher; Mentor at USD 490:
Cristin Hubbard
cmhubbard@usd490.org
K-2 Special Education Teacher; Supervising Teacher at USD 389:
Chelsey Brodie: 620-750-0209
TAP Program Success Coach:
Terri Glass
Email: terri.glass@wichita.edu
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
USD 490 El Dorado Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Eureka USD 389
01.2022 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher
Eureka USD 389
04.2021 - 05.2023
No Degree - Elementary Education
Allen Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Wichita State University
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Butler Community College
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