Polly Fenton
Loudonville,OH
Summary
Dynamic Gifted Education Teacher at Wooster City Schools, adept at designing innovative curricula and fostering student engagement. Expert in differentiation and acceleration strategies, I successfully mentored peers and enhanced learning environments, promoting critical thinking and social-emotional growth among diverse learners. Committed to advocacy for gifted education and continuous professional development.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Gifted Education Teacher/General Education Teacher
Wooster City Schools
08.1994 - 08.2024
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for teaching gifted students, contributing to their professional growth and success.
- Established a positive classroom environment, fostering a sense of community among students and promoting respect for diversity.
- Implemented project-based learning activities to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills in gifted students.
- Enhanced student learning by differentiating instruction and providing appropriate accommodations for diverse learners.
- Developed curriculum materials that met the unique needs of gifted learners, ensuring all students were challenged and engaged.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on gifted education, staying current on research-based best practices in the field.
Education
Gifted Endorsement -
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ashland University
Ashland, OH06-1994
High School Diploma -
Kenston High School
Chagrin Falls, OH06-1977
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Peer coaching
- Collaborative learning
- Student motivation
- Gifted curriculum design
- Enrichment activities
- Gifted standards
- Acceleration strategies
- Gifted advocacy
- Student engagement
- Social-emotional learning
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Gifted Education Teacher/General Education Teacher
Wooster City Schools
08.1994 - 08.2024
Gifted Endorsement -
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ashland University
High School Diploma -
Kenston High School
Similar Profiles
Bernadette ReardonBernadette Reardon
Custodian at Wooster City SchoolsCustodian at Wooster City Schools
Elyse MillerElyse Miller
Senior Practicum at Wooster City SchoolsSenior Practicum at Wooster City Schools
Maureen HallMaureen Hall
1st Grade Teacher at Wooster City Schools1st Grade Teacher at Wooster City Schools
Lawrence SandorLawrence Sandor
Staff Pharmacist at KCH HospitalStaff Pharmacist at KCH Hospital
Sherry HeimbergerSherry Heimberger
Remote Float MDS RN Coordinator at Signature Healthcare Crossroads DivisionRemote Float MDS RN Coordinator at Signature Healthcare Crossroads Division