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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

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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
Stephanie BlumeElementary School Educator