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Renee Banks

Everett,WA

Summary

Aspiring elementary teacher completing Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education at Western Governors University. Goal: create safe and inclusive learning environment where all students thrive. Committed to implementing differentiated instruction and equitable classroom practices for student success. Strong belief in embracing and celebrating diversity and different cultures to enrich educational experience. Hands-on experience in lesson planning, teaching, classroom management, and cultivating positive relationships. Well-equipped to create supportive and engaging learning environment for students.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Teacher

Everett Public Schools
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Worked with mentor teacher to create and implement lessons according to current standards, curriculum, and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, students, and parents/guardians.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, celebrating diversity, and fostering an open and safe space for students.
  • Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
  • Gradually took ownership of instruction and lesson planning of second-grade classroom.
  • Collaborated with other second-grade teachers to ensure curriculum and lessons were aligned and at the same pace.
  • Participated in weekly professional development training with other teaching staff and administration.

Preclinical Experience - 75 hours observations

View Ridge Elementary
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Observed second-grade teacher, classroom, and students at View Ridge Elementary.
  • Established positive relationships with staff and students.
  • Created and taught math lesson plan with guidance, observation and feedback from mentor teacher.
  • Gradually taught more lessons in math, science, phonics, reading, and writing.
  • Worked one-on-one and in small groups with students who needed more support, differentiated instruction for students with IEP and Multilingual Learners.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Beth Shalom ECC
05.2012 - 08.2015
  • Demonstration of leadership and effectiveness lead to quick promotion, earning Lead Teacher title
  • Created, organized and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons that addressed unique learning styles
  • Communicated with parents and caretakers through daily communications and parent-teacher meetings to collaborate on educational and student needs
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities and behaviors
  • Collaborated with colleagues to maintain a safe space for learning and advancement of early childhood education

Director of Sales, Business Office Coordinator

Sunrise Senior Living
12.2019 - Current
  • Educating families and potential residents on senior living options
  • Demonstrate empathy and compassion for seniors who are experiencing hardship
  • Frequent and consistent communication with decision-makers, families, and residents
  • Maintained a tour to move-in conversion ratio of 50%

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching, Elementary Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Photography, Fine Arts

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
06.2012

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Effective Communication
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Leadership
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Technology skills - Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, One Note, Outlook, PowerPoint,
  • IReady
  • Smartboard Technology Utilization
  • Data analysis
  • Relationship building

Certification

  • Pre-Residency Clearance - Elementary Education, K-8, Washington State Office of Superintendent Public Education, 08/01/24
  • Teaching Certificate - Elementary Education, K-8, Washington State Office of Superintendent Public Education, Anticipated 05/2025

Timeline

Student Teacher

Everett Public Schools
01.2025 - 04.2025

Preclinical Experience - 75 hours observations

View Ridge Elementary
09.2024 - 10.2024

Director of Sales, Business Office Coordinator

Sunrise Senior Living
12.2019 - Current

Lead Preschool Teacher

Beth Shalom ECC
05.2012 - 08.2015

Master of Arts - Teaching, Elementary Education

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Arts - Photography, Fine Arts

Western Washington University

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