Stefanie Dodson
Lignum,VA
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Fauquier County M. M. Pierce Elementary, adept at fostering a love of reading and promoting diverse learning modalities. Skilled in multimedia instruction and classroom management, I successfully engaged students and collaborated with families to enhance academic and emotional growth, ensuring a supportive learning environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
Fauquier County M. M. Pierce Elementary
08.2020 - Current
- 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.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Reading Teacher
Fauquier County M. M. Pierce Elementary
08.2013 - 05.2020
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
Kindergarten Teacher
Fauquier County M. M. Pierce Elementary
08.2006 - 06.2013
2nd Grade Teacher
Fauquier County M. M. Pierce Elementary
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Kindergarten Teacher
Fauquier County Public School- M. M. Pierce Elem.
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Education
Master of Science - Education
George Mason University
Prince William, VA05.2007
Skills
- Materials sourcing
- Multimedia instruction
- Safety awareness
- Diverse learning modalities
Certification
- IMSE Training - Intermediate and Comprehensive
- Reading Courses for Students with SLD and SLP
- HMH Training - 2024-2025
- VALLSS Training 2024
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
Fauquier County M. M. Pierce Elementary
08.2020 - Current
Reading Teacher
Fauquier County M. M. Pierce Elementary
08.2013 - 05.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
Fauquier County M. M. Pierce Elementary
08.2006 - 06.2013
2nd Grade Teacher
Fauquier County M. M. Pierce Elementary
08.2005 - 06.2006
Kindergarten Teacher
Fauquier County Public School- M. M. Pierce Elem.
09.2004 - 06.2005
Master of Science - Education
George Mason University
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