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Stephanie Gareis

Overland Park,KS

Summary

Dedicated educator, adept in classroom management and student engagement. Coming with classroom experience in 2nd, 4th, and 5th grade. Spearheaded Standards Based Report Card creation and ELA GVC, enhancing academic achievement through data-driven instruction and project-based learning. Excelled in motivating students and fostering parent-teacher communication, significantly contributing to a supportive and results-driven learning environment. Mentored new teachers to the profession and collaborated with teammates on a regular basis.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Classroom Teacher

Piper USD 203
08.2010 - 05.2024
  • Instructed groups of up to 26 students and provided individual support.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
  • Planned lessons and activities to cover all required state standards.
  • Served as the team leader for Standards Based Report Card creation.
  • Served as the team leader for creating the ELA GVC for our grade level.
  • Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Master of Science - Elementary Education

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
05.2013

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Lesson Planning
  • Technology Integration
  • Language Arts Instruction
  • Motivating students
  • Project-based learning
  • Data-Driven Instruction

Timeline

Classroom Teacher

Piper USD 203
08.2010 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Kansas

Master of Science - Elementary Education

University of Kansas
Stephanie Gareis