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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
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
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