Stephanie Blume
Elementary School Educator
Truckee,CA
Summary
A dedicated educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Began a journey in education by supporting at risk youth within an outdoor educational setting through Yosemite Institute. Later became a Head Start director working with families and students within the classroom and home setting. Upon receiving a Bachelors and later a Master's in Teaching and a California Teaching credential, began teaching within private school settings. Worked for 8 years as a Regional Director for two local area nonprofits, Sierra Nevada Children's Services and Project MANA . Has fostered a deep understanding of social services, adult education programs, youth and adult programs, and grant writing. Confident and detailed-oriented with a dedication to organization and effective collaboration. Hardworking Educator with 8 years of distinguished public school teaching experience at Truckee Elementary School. Extensive knowledge of early childhood education and a dedication to effective technology integration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
First Grade Educator
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District
Truckee, CA
08.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experiences.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills and differentiate instruction.
- Monitored and assessed understanding of difficult concepts and differentiated lesson accordingly.
- Managed classroom activities, parent conferences, and online learning platforms.
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Kindergarten Educator
Tahoe Expedition Academy
Kings Beach, CA
06.2014 - 05.2016
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
Education
Masters in Teaching - Teaching
Sierra Nevada College
Incline Village, NV 06.1999 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Sierra Nevada College
Incline Village, NV 08.1996 - 06.1999
Skills
Whole group and individual instruction
Parent interaction, engagement, and support
Differentiated instruction
Peer mentoring
Curriculum Development
Elementary Education and Adult Education
Grant Writing
Classroom management and DESA training
LETRS Training
Certification
TESOL Certification - Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
Timeline
- LETRS Certification - Units 1-8
09-2021
First Grade Educator
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District
08.2016 - Current
TESOL Certification - Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
05-2015
Kindergarten Educator
Tahoe Expedition Academy
06.2014 - 05.2016
Award of Excellence in Early Childhood Education, First 5 Nevada County
02-2005
Masters in Teaching - Teaching
Sierra Nevada College
06.1999 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Sierra Nevada College
08.1996 - 06.1999