Stephanie Carder
Bruner,MO
Summary
- With more than two-decades of history in the elementary education field at a variety of grade levels, I'm ready to work with students and developing educators in their challenges to bring out the best in students through learning. I have a proven history of creating an engaged classroom environment to support diverse educational styles. I have a versatile student-oriented approach that consistently supports optimum performance and advancement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Truman Elementary School/SPS R12
Springfield, MO
07.2006 - 06.2020
- Collaborated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide relevant lessons, and discuss instructional strategies for struggling students.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet district, state and national standards.
- Taught a variety of academic classrooms: 2nd, 4th, 4/5 combination
- Implemented an eMints classroom program (grades 4 & 5)
- Facilitated an Technology Enhanced classroom in 2nd grade
- Impacted lessons positively by incorporating smart boards, computers, games and music into classroom.
- Supervised student teachers & practicum students from area colleges/universities
- Supervised an after School Program for 2 yrs.- Club Encore
- Taught Summer Explore Program- 4 years
- Served on the site Safety Team
- Scheduled and directed the annual 4th grade field trip to Jefferson City, MO to foster student learning and creativity (11 yrs).
Elementary School Teacher
York Elementary School/SPS R12
Springfield, MO
08.1995 - 07.2006
- Created and presented lessons to engage students to focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Taught in a variety of academic classrooms: 4/5 combination, 3rd grade, 2/3 combination
- Participated as a Literacy classroom to further develop each student's academic skills in reading & writing across the core subject areas.
- Demonstrated skills learned from a district Reading coach to help students develop communication skills and build lifelong learners.
- Trained and implemented an eMints classroom (grades- 4/5, 3, 2/3)
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Participated in the Learning Lab initiative through Springfield Public Schools.
- Expertise in evaluating classroom performance and maintaining student portfolios to monitor learning progress.
- Well versed in weekly team/grade level meetings with assessment wall tracking.
- Coordinated and facilitated the Accelerated Reading Program for grades 3-5.
- Participated in the Caring Communities School Initiative designed for Title I schools.
- Complete Masters Degree in Elementary Education in 1999.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills within myself as a teacher, while teaching at a Title I school.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Evangel University
Springfield, MO05.1993
Skills
- Expertise with whole group, small group, and individual learning environments
- Exceptional communicator and finding stimulating ways to engage a classroom and encourage participation
- Technology integration at a variety of elementary grade levels
- Exceptional at the organization and planning for instruction in Multiple grade level classrooms
Hobbies
Reading- Love a good mystery!
Swimming- Lake, pool, or ocean, love them all!
On the farm- Working in the garden, feeding my chickens, or talking to the cows is always relaxing!
Timeline
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Truman Elementary School/SPS R12
07.2006 - 06.2020
Elementary School Teacher
York Elementary School/SPS R12
08.1995 - 07.2006
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Evangel University
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