Shirley Phung
Waterford,CT
Summary
Accomplished educator at East Hartford Public Schools, adept in classroom management and technology integration. Excelled in fostering student engagement through purposeful lesson planning and interdisciplinary collaboration. Accomplished primary school educator for over ten years in classroom settings. Dedicated to student safety and well-being to enable focused learning. Known to challenge students in creative ways to reach untapped potential.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Classroom Teacher (Grades 2, 4, 5)
East Hartford Public Schools
2012.08 - Current
- Built a positive learning environment by providing a classroom that is clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results, for example assessed students' reading levels using DIBELS Next and Leveled Reading Passages.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and promote student engagement and learning.
- Instructed up to 27 students individually and in groups.
- Differentiated Instruction by adapting teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a sense of trust and mutual respect.
Building Substitute
Noah Wallace School
2011.08 - 2012.06
- Performed essential classroom duties and responsibilities in elementary and special education classrooms.
- Presented educational material employing diverse teaching strategies designed to effectively address each student’s learning style and ability, including lecture, discussion, demonstration, cooperative learning, and individualized instruction.
- Implemented lesson plans presented by classroom teacher.
- Developed and maintained positive interactions with students, faculty, and administrators.
Paraprofessional
CREC Soundbridge
2011.07 - 2011.07
- Assisted teacher with third through fifth grade students with hearing impairments and/or hearing loss in order to mainstream them back into the regular education classroom.
- Instructed students individually, in small groups, and in class as a whole.
- Provided
one-on-one support with a student with a hearing impairment and behavioral
issues.
Education
Master of Arts - Instructional Technology
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT06.2024
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT2010
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Connecticut
Mansfield, CT2009
Skills
- Classroom management
- Technology implementation and use
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- DIBELS knowledge
- Self-motivated
- Purposeful lesson planning
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year 2016
Timeline
Elementary Classroom Teacher (Grades 2, 4, 5)
East Hartford Public Schools
2012.08 - Current
Building Substitute
Noah Wallace School
2011.08 - 2012.06
Paraprofessional
CREC Soundbridge
2011.07 - 2011.07
Master of Arts - Instructional Technology
University of Saint Joseph
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Connecticut
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