Stephanie Menke Hampton

• Helped open the new school, Neill Elementary
• Taught 2nd grade for 3 years:

self contained, blocked ELAR & social studies

• Taught 3rd grade for 5 years:

blocked math & science, self-contained,

blocked ELAR & social studies

• Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
• Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.

• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.

• Helped open the new school, Smyrna Elementary.
• Contributed to curriculum development initiatives at the school level, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices in technology education.
• Worked part-time as a half day teacher.

• Contributed to curriculum development at the school level, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices in technology education.
• Improved student understanding of complex technology concepts by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples.
• Worked part-time, as a half day teacher.

• Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
• Worked part-time, as a half day teacher

• Certified long term substitute
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

• Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
• Incorporated hands-on activities and interactive games into lessons, stimulating student interest and engagement in course materials.
• Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.

• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
• Established strong parent-teacher relationships to ensure open lines of communication regarding student progress and needs.

• Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
• Assisted struggling students through targeted one-on-one tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance.

• Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
• Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

• certified long term substitute
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.

• Developed, planned, and instructed ASP activities for 120 students
• Worked with special needs students on a daily basis

• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

• Certified long term substitute
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.