Stephanie Gerlitz
Educator
West Des Moines,IA
Summary
Proactive and energetic educator with 11 years of experience. Proven knowledge of classroom management, adaptive teaching methods, and growth oriented. Excellent at working with different learning styles. Caring relationship-builder with positive mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
Radiant Elementary
Urbandale, Iowa
08.2019 - Current
- Plan lessons according to district standards and learning objectives to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Assessed student progress utilizing a variety of strategies.
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
Brookview Elementary
West Des Moines, Iowa
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about students' progress and provided ways in which families could support children's learning.
- Administered, collected and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data gathered from variety of assessments on each student.
- Utilized developmentally appropriate and rigorous curricula and instructional materials tightly aligned to benchmarks and Common Core standards.
- Planned and taught with grade-level team to implement best practices for success of learners within classroom.
- Presented students with new ideas and concepts through variety of strategies and inspires.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- 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.
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Brookview Elementary
West Des Moines, Iowa
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- 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.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Brookview Elementary
West Des Moines, Iowa
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Christ The King School
Des Moines, Iowa
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- 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.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
6-7 Grade Language Arts Teacher
Christ The King School
Des Moines, IA
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
Education
Associate of Arts -
DMACC
West Des Moines, Iowa 08.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 08.2007 - 12.2010
Skills
Problem-solving skills
Relationship building
Team collaboration
Technology integration
Differentiated instruction
Classroom management
Group and individual instruction
Timeline
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
Radiant Elementary
08.2019 - Current
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
Brookview Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2019
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Brookview Elementary
08.2014 - 05.2017
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Brookview Elementary
08.2013 - 05.2014
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Christ The King School
08.2012 - 05.2013
6-7 Grade Language Arts Teacher
Christ The King School
08.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa
08.2007 - 12.2010
Associate of Arts -
DMACC
08.2005 - 05.2007