Sherri Mangapora
CANFIELD,Ohio
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments and classroom management skills. Student-centric instructor and academic facilitator. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Possesses 35+ years of teaching public education experience. Adaptable and flexible to meet classroom and instructional needs. Life-long learner who strongly believes in encouraging a love of learning and like of school in all students
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
General Education Classroom Teacher
Boardman Local Schools
06.1988 - 05.2024
- Over a 35 year time span, taught grades 4-8 self-contained, ELA, and social studies.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Effectively co-taught inclusion special education students, Ell, and Gifted students.
- Presented social studies instruction for six years through the lens of reading and writing as part of a four person teacher team.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
Title I Math Teacher
Boardman Schools
09.1987 - 06.1988
- Developed effective assessment strategies for measuring student progress in alignment with instructional goals.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Enhanced students' understanding of complex mathematical concepts by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical connections across subjects.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
Education
Master of Science - Reading
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH08.1995
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education 1-8
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH06.1987
Skills
- Classroom Safety
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Implementation
- Behavior Management
- Small Group Instruction
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Differentiated Instruction
- Motivating students
- Literacy development
- Classroom Instruction
Timeline
General Education Classroom Teacher
Boardman Local Schools
06.1988 - 05.2024
Title I Math Teacher
Boardman Schools
09.1987 - 06.1988
Master of Science - Reading
Youngstown State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education 1-8
Youngstown State University
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