Stephanie Atkins
Norton ,KS
Summary
With a proven track record at both USD 469 Lansing Public Schools and USD 211 Norton Community Schools, I excel in building relationships and fostering community with my students and providing differentiated instruction and student motivation. My collaborative teamwork and innovative educational leadership have significantly contributed to a positive and inclusive school culture. I am consistently driven by achieving measurable educational outcomes and promoting academic excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary English Teacher
USD 211 Norton Community Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Created a culture of inclusion and collaboration within the classroom by building strong relationships with students, maintaining effective classroom management strategies, and fostering respect and cooperation as a class.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards using a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, administrative staff, and community members.
- Implemented our district's social and emotional learning curriculum by leading Wayfinder lessons
- Collected and analyzed data and provided differentiated instruction and interventions to support the individual needs of diverse learners within a Tier 2 math setting.
Elementary School Teacher
USD 211 Norton Community Schools
08.2018 - 05.2024
- Created a culture of inclusion and collaboration within the classroom by building strong relationships with students, maintaining effective classroom management strategies, and fostering respect and cooperation as a class.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards using a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, administrative staff, and community members.
- Implemented our district's social and emotional learning curriculum by leading an "EES Family" group.
- Collected and analyzed data and provided differentiated instruction and interventions to support the individual needs of diverse learners within both core instructional time and the MTSS framework.
At Risk Tutor and MTSS Coordinator
USD 211 Norton Community Schools
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Coordinated schoolwide MTSS Program and managed the Aimsweb+ information for our school.
- Analyzed student data and set up tiered intervention groups and progress monitoring.
- Created, organized, and curated a resource room containing intervention materials.
- Provided support to teachers delivering MTSS interventions.
- Delivered educational interventions in math and reading for students in grades K-6.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
USD 211 Norton Community Schools
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Followed lesson plans left by classroom teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively and kept students on-task.
Elementary School Teacher
USD 469 Lansing Public Schools
08.2012 - 05.2017
- Created a culture of inclusion and collaboration within the classroom by building strong relationships with students, maintaining effective classroom management strategies, and fostering respect and cooperation as a class.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards using a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, administrative staff, and community members.
- Effectively implemented the BIST strategies within the classroom to promote student success in the development of emotional regulation and success in the classroom and outside the classroom.
- Collected and analyzed data and provided differentiated instruction and interventions to support the individual needs of diverse learners within the school's MTSS framework.
Education
Certification Program - Elementary Education
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.1993
Certification and Training
KSDE K-6 Generalist
LETRS, to be completed in 2025
Trauma/Resilience Coach training, 2020
Leadership
Language Arts Curriculum Team, 2024-2025
Freshman Class Sponsor, 2024-2025
Building Leadership Team, 2023-2025
New Teacher Mentor, 2023-2025
MTSS Leadership Team, 2018-2023
Professional Development Presenter, 2021
Trauma-Informed/Resilience Coach Training, 2020
Science and Social Studies Curriculum Team, 2019-2023
KSDE Teacher of Promise, 2012
Timeline
Secondary English Teacher
USD 211 Norton Community Schools
08.2024 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
USD 211 Norton Community Schools
08.2018 - 05.2024
At Risk Tutor and MTSS Coordinator
USD 211 Norton Community Schools
08.2017 - 05.2018
Substitute Teacher, K-12
USD 211 Norton Community Schools
08.2017 - 05.2018
Elementary School Teacher
USD 469 Lansing Public Schools
08.2012 - 05.2017
Certification Program - Elementary Education
University of Saint Mary
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Kansas
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