Shelley De Graaf
Hendersonville,TN
Summary
I have been married for 25 years to Nate
De Graaf. I have a son at ETSU and twins that are seniors at Hendersonville High School. I have taught 2nd grade for one year, 1st grade for seven, and Kindergarten for 12 years. As a experienced professional, I am looking for opportunities to utilize the skills i have learned throughout my professional practice to continue building the foundations for a lifelong educational journey for students. i have spent 20 years in K-2 elementary education and i wholeheartedly believe I am called to be a classroom teacher. I am excited to share this gift with new learners, collaborate with leaders, fellow teachers, colleagues, and parents.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Sumner County Board Of Education
08.2010 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Teacher
Sumner County Board Of Education
08.2003 - 08.2003
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Teacher
Davidson County School District
08.1997 - 08.2001
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY06.1995
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
Timeline
Teacher
Sumner County Board Of Education
08.2010 - Current
Teacher
Sumner County Board Of Education
08.2003 - 08.2003
Teacher
Davidson County School District
08.1997 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
Western Kentucky University
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