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Children's Mentor Book Lessons
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Stefanie Dodson

Nokesville,VA

Summary

Proactive and caring worker with 10 + years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Second Grade Elementary School Teacher

LCPS: Buffalo Trail Elementary
Loudoun County, Va
08.2014 - 06.2023

Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.

  • Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.

Home Tutoring Tutor

Self
Aldie, Ashburn, And South Riding, Va
09.2014 - 05.2023
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
  • Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
  • Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Skills

  • Innovative Teaching Methods
  • Online Learning Platforms
  • Problem Writing
  • Elementary Education

Children's Mentor Book Lessons

Develop lessons that encourage students to dive deeper into their own reading by introducing them to read-aloud stories. Each read-aloud has specific lessons that demonstrate a reading strategy or reading skill that students are learning or revisiting, In addition, each read-aloud crosses various academic areas depending on grade level and/or classroom-grade level needs.

Timeline

Home Tutoring Tutor

Self
09.2014 - 05.2023

Second Grade Elementary School Teacher

LCPS: Buffalo Trail Elementary
08.2014 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

West Virginia University
Stefanie Dodson