S. Pearson
Educator
Springfield,OH
Summary
Summary of Professional Qualifications
Versatile and dedicated professional with over 15 years of experience in both private and public sectors. Highly skilled in utilizing best practices collectively affecting over 500 students ages six weeks through twelfth grade. Strong communication skills and desire to excite students about learning. Focused on creating engaging environments that help students achieve full potential and foster a love of learning.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Springfield Public School District
Springfield, OH
08.2018 - Current
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans
- Evaluated data and used measurements to plan, coordinate and advance student progress.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Experienced in setting up and instructing in a virtual environment
- Delivered clear, informative lectures on subject matter framed to meet state standards.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Created study guides and supporting materials to reiterate lecture details and prepare students for tests.
Head Teacher
Nightingale Montessori School
Springfield, OH
12.2014 - 08.2018
- Instructed neurotypical students with special needs and behavioral challenges to achieve academic progress using Montessori principles.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students who were neurotypical and neurodivergent.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments using Montessori principles conducive to student learning as well as physical, social and emotional development.
- Highly skilled in designing and implementing restorative justice practices and procedures for adults and children.
- Developed curriculum for classrooms and environments both indoors and outdoors with a focus on team building, creative play, and purposeful work
- Two years of experience serving as building test coordinator and proctor for 2nd through 12th grades including students in need of accommodations for district and state testing
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Consistently ensured a safe and effective learning environment for all classroom students by minimizing/removing distractions resulting in increased learning opportunities
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Increased engagement by supplementing age-appropriate activities with prescribed school curriculum resulting in improved self-efficacy and critical thinking skills
- Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.
- Provided remediated reading, math, and writing curricula to students at risk of retention in state-funded after-school programs
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Paraprofessional
Nightingale Montessori School
Springfield, OH
03.2004 - 12.2007
- Worked with neurotypical and neurodivergent students to achieve academic progress using Montessori principles
- Conducted an annual needs assessment for incoming students with physical disabilities to ensure access to the school facility and grounds in accordance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Created strong relationships with family, guardians, and other educational professionals to collaborate on reasonable accommodations that resulted in building student success
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help themmaster assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Education
Master’s Degree - Curriculum and Instruction
09.2023
Montessori Certification Ages 3-6 -
09.2017
Bachelor’s Degree - Early Childhood Education
05.2014
Educational Endorsements
General Endorsement Coursework
Grades 4 and 5 (Praxis May 26, 2023),
Skills
- Multimedia Integration
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Student-Centered Learning
- Schedule Management
- Lesson Planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Relationship Building
- Online Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Data Analysis
- Problem-Solving
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Creative Instruction Style
Timeline
Educator - Springfield Public School District
08.2018 - Current
Head Teacher - Nightingale Montessori School
12.2014 - 08.2018
Paraprofessional - Nightingale Montessori School
03.2004 - 12.2007
Ohio University - Master’s Degree , Curriculum and Instruction
Nightingale Montessori Institute of Education - Montessori Certification Ages 3-6,
Antioch University Midwest - Bachelor’s Degree, Early Childhood Education