Stephanie Bruce
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Energetic educator driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles. I am devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Green Charter School
07.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, adapting instruction accordingly.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons to enhance learning experiences and engagement.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Third Grade Teacher
Greenwood County School District 51
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and abilities of third grade students
- Created a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promoted respect, collaboration, and a love for learning
- Collaborated with colleagues, parents, and support staff to address and support the individual needs of students, including those with special needs or English language learners
- Conducted ongoing assessments to track student progress, identify areas for improvement, and adjust instruction accordingly
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies, technology tools, and hands-on activities to enhance student understanding and retention of material
First and Second Grade Teacher
Laurens School District 55
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process. Looped with first grade class to second grade from strong family bonds built by me.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- 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.
- Instructed all students individually and in groups in reading and math subjects areas.
First Grade Teacher
Laurens School District 55
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- 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.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Instructed all students individually and in groups in reading and math subjects.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - English
University of South Carolina at Columbia
Columbia, S.C.05-2000
Masters in Art of Teaching - undefined
University of South Carolina at Columbia
Columbia, S.C.12-2001
Skills
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Team-oriented
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Problem solver
- Collaborative teaching
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
Certification
- I will be recertified as a SC Educator August 2026
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Green Charter School
07.2025 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
Greenwood County School District 51
05.2022 - 05.2023
First and Second Grade Teacher
Laurens School District 55
08.2018 - 01.2021
First Grade Teacher
Laurens School District 55
08.2016 - 06.2018
Masters in Art of Teaching - undefined
University of South Carolina at Columbia
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - English
University of South Carolina at Columbia