Stacy Walston
Middle School Writing Teacher
Pella,IA
Summary
Dedicated Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills in middle school students. Expertise in grammar and verbal communication principles. Familiar with curriculum development, selection, and lesson planning. A team player with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects with a high degree of accuracy. Desiring to contribute twenty years of experience to long term position.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Language Arts Teacher
Oskaloosa Middle School
08.2002 - Current
- Organized comprehensive 7th, 8th grade English Writing curriculum
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, curriculum director to discuss student academic needs in areas of reading, writing
- Shared student academic, behavioral success data, insights with administrators, teachers, counselors in order to support needs of all students
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas
- Adhered to Iowa Core standards when planning coursework lessons
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs
- Provided culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom
- Incorporated multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning
- Monitored student academic progress through verbal exercises, grading assignments, using mandated examinations
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress
- Maintained welcoming classroom organized, clean, safe for all students, visitors
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members
- Mentored new teachers in effective lesson planning, classroom management, and assessment methods, contributing to their professional growth
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of special education students
- Served as advisor for extracurricular activities such as school newspaper or drama club, providing guidance and encouragement for student participants
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs and styles
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in language arts education
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Educator
Morningside College
Sioux City, IA 01.2006 - 05.2008
Skills
Grammar, Writing, and Verbal Communication
Curriculum Planning and Implementation
Student Assessments
Individualized Instruction
IEP Familiarity
Literacy Skills
Team Collaboration
Quality Education
Educational Leadership
- PLC Leader, Oskaloosa, 2017, 2018
- Collegial Mentor, Oskaloosa, 2017, 2018
- Writing Vertical Leader, Oskaloosa, 2015, 2016
- Writing Across the Curriculum Task Force, Waconia, 2001, 2002
Professional Organizations
- National Education Association (NEA), 2002, present
- Iowa State Education Association (ISEA), 2002, present
- Oskaloosa Education Association (OEA), 2002, present
Timeline
Master of Arts - Professional Educator
Morningside College
01.2006 - 05.2008
Language Arts Teacher
Oskaloosa Middle School
08.2002 - Current