Stephanie Bankston
Educator
Lawrence,KS
Summary
Energetic, creative and passionate educator offering over 15 years experience designing and implementing engaging and rigorous lessons. Extremely creative, highly empathetic, and proudly neurodivergent. Bilingual world traveler and active nature lover committed to empowering students of all ages to improve themselves and the world around them.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Math Interventionist
Trailwoods Elementary
8 2022 - 05.2024
- Reviewed large amounts of data from over 350 students across multiple platforms and sources to determine operational impacts and needed actions for school-wide math intervention
- Observed work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that strengthened teaching skills
- Differentiated instruction using hands-on, active learning techniques to improve students' skill levels by at least 2 grade levels
Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
Trailwoods Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment. Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Administered standardized ability and achievement tests and interpreted results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
Upper Elementary Classroom Teacher
Guadalupe Centers Elementary School
07.2016 - 05.2021
- 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.
- Introduced classroom games and various outdoor recreational events to promote physical, mental and social development.
Curriculum Developer
Rise! Korea
- 01.2016
- Designed and developed lesson plans and materials for global English language kindergarten and first grade reading programs
English Teacher
Han Xiao Seoul Chinese Primary School
03.2013 - 07.2015
- Taught English as a second language, music and sports to international elementary students
Curriculum And Cultural Activity Coordinator
GNP Idiomas Language Academy
09.2008 - 07.2010
- Created and compiled English language curriculum and materials for preschool to adult level students
- Trained and supported teachers to effectively use English curriculum
- Coordinated summer camps and cultural events that included art projects, musical performances and student-led theater
Education
Bachelor Of Arts In Interdisciplinary Studies - Linguistics
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO 09.2004 - 2008.05
Bachelor Of Arts In Spanish Language And Literature -
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO 08.2005 - 2008.05
Skills
Differentiated Multimedia instruction
Curriculum development and instructional strategies
Fluent in Spanish
Responsive Classroom and Trauma-Informed Care
Event Planning and Execution
Volunteer Experience
- Girls on the Run coach, fall 2018- spring 2024, Kansas City, MO; coached and mentored upper elementary students through social emotional curriculum along with training for a 5K race
- Dog walker/ cage cleaner- spring 2013-summer 2015, Anseong, South Korea; helped clean and maintain dog shelter kennels, planned and implemented fundraisers and regularly walked shelter animals
- After-school tutor, fall 2005-fall 2006, El Centro Latino Community Center, Columbia, MO; assisted emergent bilingual students with homework and other school work as needed
Certification
Elementary Education K-6, State of Missouri 2015
Languages
Spanish
References
References available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- gardening, hiking, biking, birding
- volleyball, pickleball, triathlons
- reading, podcasts, singing, playing piano
Timeline
Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
Trailwoods Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2022
Upper Elementary Classroom Teacher
Guadalupe Centers Elementary School
07.2016 - 05.2021
English Teacher
Han Xiao Seoul Chinese Primary School
03.2013 - 07.2015
Curriculum And Cultural Activity Coordinator
GNP Idiomas Language Academy
09.2008 - 07.2010
Bachelor Of Arts In Spanish Language And Literature -
University of Missouri - Columbia
08.2005 - 2008.05
Bachelor Of Arts In Interdisciplinary Studies - Linguistics
University of Missouri - Columbia
09.2004 - 2008.05
Math Interventionist
Trailwoods Elementary
8 2022 - 05.2024
Curriculum Developer
Rise! Korea
- 01.2016
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