Serena Rue
East Troy,WI
Summary
Passionate Elementary Teacher in both rural and urban settings. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and innovative approaches. Dedicated to creating engaging classroom environments and supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, Grades 4-6
St. Paul's Lutheran School
East Troy, WI
03.2022 - Current
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
Tutor, PreK-8th Grade
St. Paul's Lutheran School
East Troy, WI
02.2022 - Current
- Tutored struggling, average and advanced students in Mathematics, Language Arts, and Science course materials.
- Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions and adjusted instructional methods and content focus.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Waukesha County
Waukesha, WI
06.2021 - Current
- Assessed needs of new mother-baby dyads and provided counseling on breastfeeding topics.
- Provided breastfeeding education and encouragement to pregnant and postpartum mothers.
- Promoted evidence-based breastfeeding resources and connected individuals with services as needed.
Preschool Teacher's Aide
St. Paul's Little Gospel Lights Preschool
East Troy, WI
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
After School Care Teacher
Lambs Of Faith Preschool
Tacoma, WA
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
Preschool Teacher's Aide
Atonement Lutheran School
Milwaukee, WI
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
Summer School Teacher, Grades 7-8
Center For Urban Teaching
Milwaukee, WI
06.2013 - 07.2013
- Created and implemented curriculum and lesson plans to cover required material.
- Provided instructional support in English Language Arts.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Martin Luther College
New Ulm, MN05.2013
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Individualized Support
- Differentiated Instruction
- Social Behaviors
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, Grades 4-6
St. Paul's Lutheran School
03.2022 - Current
Tutor, PreK-8th Grade
St. Paul's Lutheran School
02.2022 - Current
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Waukesha County
06.2021 - Current
Preschool Teacher's Aide
St. Paul's Little Gospel Lights Preschool
09.2020 - 06.2021
After School Care Teacher
Lambs Of Faith Preschool
01.2019 - 06.2019
Preschool Teacher's Aide
Atonement Lutheran School
08.2013 - 06.2015
Summer School Teacher, Grades 7-8
Center For Urban Teaching
06.2013 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Martin Luther College
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