Rhonda Ratterman
Minco,OK
Summary
Creative Teacher offering 34 years of experience, teaching 1st through 8th grade as well as Adult GED Education. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills. Knowledgeable with solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Minco Public Schools
08.2001 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Insurance Agent
Ratterman's Insurance Agency
08.2023 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and excellent customer service.
- Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.
- Educated clients on the importance of adequate insurance coverage, fostering trust and loyalty among the existing client base.
- Assisted clients in navigating the often complex insurance process.
- Established a solid reputation within the community as a knowledgeable and reliable resource for all things insurance related.
Education
Accident & Health Or Sickness Life
Stone Insurance Education
Oklahoma City, OK08-2024
Insurance Property And Casualty
Stone Insurance Education
Oklahoma City, OK06-2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK12-1989
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Redland's Community College
El Reno, OK12-1987
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Public speaking
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Team building
- Program development
- Student rapport
- Professionalism and ethics
Certification
- Elementary Education Certificate - Oklahoma Department of Education Grades K-8th grade
- Life and Health, Property, and Casualty Insurance License Oklahoma Department of Insurance
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Minco Public School in 2023.
- Received commendation from Minco School principal for successfully working with students with behavior and educational problems.
- Developed A Remedial course in Reading and Mathematics for 2nd through 5th Grades
- Taught 1st through 8th Grades
- Taught Adult GED Classes
Timeline
Insurance Agent
Ratterman's Insurance Agency
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
Minco Public Schools
08.2001 - Current
Accident & Health Or Sickness Life
Stone Insurance Education
Insurance Property And Casualty
Stone Insurance Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Redland's Community College
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