Parenting, health, yard work, dogs, CrossFit, reading, cooking/baking
S. Stephenson
Marion
Summary
Dynamic educator and professional adept at fostering a positive environment and enhancing engagement through innovative planning and effective management. Skilled in utilizing technology and mentoring team members, ensuring progress and collaboration among all stake holders.
More specifically, currently looking for part-time work to supplement my income for my children and myself. I'm a quick learner and a hard worker and available alternating weekends/evenings. Prior to my career in education, I have experience as a food server/waitress and grocery store/deli clerk and cashier.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Teacher
Marion Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Utilized various technology platforms to enhance virtual learning experiences during remote instruction periods, ensuring continued academic progress despite challenging circumstances.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Enhanced classroom management and fostered a positive learning environment through consistent communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
- Mentored new teachers to help them acclimate to the school culture and implement effective teaching strategies.
Education
Curriculum And Instruction
Portland State University
Portland, Oregon05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Iowa
Iowa City08-2003
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Learning assessments
- Parent-teacher communication
- Progress monitoring
- Curriculum development
- Growth mindset
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom instruction
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Student needs assessment
- Assigning and grading work
- Student records management
- Behavior management
- Discussion facilitation
- Group leadership
Accomplishments
- Proud parent to a thriving 8 and 12 year-old and bloodhound bulldog puppy mix
- Lead seventh grade team to highest growth in standardized test scores in the building (2025)
- Facilitated Literacy Professional Learning Community (2023 - present)
- First place at the Festivus CrossFit competition (2025)
- Second place at Festivus CrossFit competition (2024)
- Hood to Coast Relay Race (2015)
- Portland Marathon (2014)
- Various Half Marathons (2014-2017)
Certification
Secondary English Education
Literacy/Reading Endorsement
Middle School Endorsement
Training: Mandatory Reporter
Interests
Timeline
Middle School Teacher
Marion Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
Curriculum And Instruction
Portland State University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Iowa
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