Rona Lynn
Littleton,CO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Curriculum Coordinator
The Gardner School DTC
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with educators and administrators to review and modify existing programs.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for various subjects, ensuring content alignment with state standards.
- Implemented data-driven instructional strategies, resulting in improved student engagement and academic success.
- Evaluated instructional materials, making recommendations for adoption based on relevance and effectiveness.
- Managed resources effectively by overseeing budgeting processes and allocating materials according to needs.
- Facilitated sharing of best practices among educators through regular team meetings and collaborative planning sessions.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to teachers, nurturing their growth as professionals and contributing to a positive school culture.
- Conducted classroom observations to assess teaching effectiveness, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
Real Estate Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty
08.2021 - Current
- Increased property sales by developing and implementing targeted marketing strategies for various types of real estate properties.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, securing the best possible purchase prices and conditions.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service and promptly addressing any concerns or inquiries.
K & 1st Grade
OCPS: Windy Ridge School of Innovation
08.2016 - 02.2021
- Data collection and analysis, lesson plans, team leader parent communication, collaboration with colleagues, diverse students and families, training for families
- Team Leader
- Professional Development for Teachers & Staff
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating age-appropriate literature and engaging activities.
- Organized extracurricular activities, fostering a sense of community among students and parents.
- Increased parental involvement through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences, strengthening the home-school connection.
- Developed strong relationships with students, providing emotional support and guidance when needed.
- Created a positive classroom culture that valued diversity and inclusion, supporting all learners'' growth.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Cranium Academy
07.2015 - 03.2016
- Provided activities that enhanced critical thinking skills, use of technology, engaging lesson plans
- Worked with the curriculum specialist on ideas used in my classroom for successful learning
- Enhanced student learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
Preschool Lead Teacher
The Children of the Woodlands
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Classroom activities that were designed to foster creativity, imagination, problem solving skills, exploration, and experimentation
- Led a safe, loving environment as children were learning to separate from parents.
- Enhanced student learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
Seventh grade English and Social Studies Teacher
Talmud Torah of St. Paul Day School
08.2008 - 04.2009
- Engaging lesson plans that integrated English and Social Studies
- Worked closely with teachers, parents, and administration for effective teaching practices
- Quarterly meetings with students and parents about progress.
Sixth Grade Reading Teacher
R.O Gibson Middle School
03.2005 - 06.2008
- Provided reading instruction to students by diagnosing their difficulties in reading
- Responsible for preparing engaging lesson plans for teaching and learning activities
- Prepared assessments to measure student progress
- Use of technology in classroom
- Worked closely with colleagues and administration for effective teaching practices
- Leadership Team
- Weekly meetings for school improvement
- Research Project on homework policies and presentations to staff for effective teaching practices.
- Implemented reading lessons for 150 sixth grade students.
Education
Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction -
University of Phoenix
Las Vegas05.2007
Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education -
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH12.2004
Skills
- Progress Tracking
- Student Engagement
- Teaching strategies
- Teacher Training
- Educational leadership
- Performance Assessment
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Goal Setting
- Administration and management
- Classroom observation
- Excellent Communication
Certification
- Florida Professional Educator License PreK-3rd grade
- Colorado Teaching Middle School License
- Director of Large Center License-Colorado
Timeline
Curriculum Coordinator
The Gardner School DTC
05.2023 - Current
Real Estate Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty
08.2021 - Current
K & 1st Grade
OCPS: Windy Ridge School of Innovation
08.2016 - 02.2021
Preschool Lead Teacher
Cranium Academy
07.2015 - 03.2016
Preschool Lead Teacher
The Children of the Woodlands
07.2014 - 05.2015
Seventh grade English and Social Studies Teacher
Talmud Torah of St. Paul Day School
08.2008 - 04.2009
Sixth Grade Reading Teacher
R.O Gibson Middle School
03.2005 - 06.2008
Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education -
Cleveland State University
- Florida Professional Educator License PreK-3rd grade
- Colorado Teaching Middle School License
- Director of Large Center License-Colorado
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