Dedicated high school teacher with a proven track record in lesson planning and innovative teaching strategies, enhancing student engagement and comprehension.
Overview
1
1
Certification
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Teacher, Instructional Strategist II
Roland-Story High School
Story City, IA
08.1996 - 05.2026
Worked as a multicategorical resource room teacher for 9 years and then as an instructional strategist II teacher for 21 years.
Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning experiences.
Fostered classroom environment promoting respect, collaboration, and active participation among students.
Implemented innovative teaching strategies utilizing technology to improve student engagement and comprehension.
Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods to tailor instruction effectively.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Prairie Valley Elementary School
Callendar, IA
08.1993 - 05.1996
Developed individualized education plans tailored to meet diverse student needs.
Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies to enhance learning outcomes.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess and monitor student progress.
Monitored student progress closely, intervening proactively when necessary to ensure steady growth and achievement of learning goals.
Education
Masters of Education - Special Education
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
05-1996
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Special Education
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
08-1993
Skills
Lesson planning
Teaching strategies
Classroom management
Student engagement
Parent-teacher communication
Certification
K-12 Reading Strategist
Timeline
High School Teacher, Instructional Strategist II
Roland-Story High School
08.1996 - 05.2026
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Prairie Valley Elementary School
08.1993 - 05.1996
Masters of Education - Special Education
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Special Education
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