Rhonda Walters
Happy Valley,OR
Summary
Goal-oriented teacher with expertise teaching 2nd through 5th grade. Upbeat when engaging with students and driven to maintain positive parent-teacher relationships. Focused on advancing student success resulting in academic excellence and social development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Portland Public School District @ Beverly Cleary
Portland, Oregon
08.2014 - Current
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum design and development for 4th and 5th grade classes.
- Translated lesson plans into learning experiences and routinely evaluated student progress and social development.
- Deployed assessment data to drive instruction and student mastery of standards.
2nd, 3rd and 2/3rd Grade Teacher
Portland Public School District @ Forest Park
Portland, Oregon
08.2002 - 06.2014
- Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.
- Created and implemented engaging lesson plans that aligned with Common Core State Standards.
- Embraced and actively promoted inclusive and equitable learning environment.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Portland State University
Portland, OR06-2010
Teaching Credential
California State University
San Marcos01-2001
Master of Arts - Business Economics
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-1997
Skills
- Project-Based Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Trained in VTS (Visual Thinking Strategies), Second Steps, Mindful Schools and many other curriculums.
Affiliations
- Served on Climate Committee, Site Council and Green Team
- Mentored 3+ student teachers in 3rd/4th grade
- Piloted science and SEL curriculums and provided feedback for adoption
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Portland Public School District @ Beverly Cleary
08.2014 - Current
2nd, 3rd and 2/3rd Grade Teacher
Portland Public School District @ Forest Park
08.2002 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Portland State University
Teaching Credential
California State University
Master of Arts - Business Economics
University of California, Santa Barbara
- Trained in VTS (Visual Thinking Strategies), Second Steps, Mindful Schools and many other curriculums.
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