Stephanie Prazer
East Wenatchee,Washington
Summary
Industrious educator with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction, technology and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Skilled in obtaining, tracking and utilizing data to make instructional decisions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-Time 1st Grade Teacher-All subject areas
Grant Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
- Taught students with a multitude of different needs, including Special Education with Individualized Education Plans, 504 Accommodation Plans, and Behavior Plans
- Implemented a new literacy program
- Integrated technology
- data entry and tracking to make informed instructional decisions.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Site Based Committee Leader
Grant Elementary School
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Championed innovative ideas approaches driving continuous improvements to improve student learning and school culture for staff and students.
- Developed comprehensive agendas for committee meetings, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
- Achieved committee objectives by effectively leading meetings and fostering collaboration among members.
- Prioritized committee tasks effectively balancing short-term deliverables with long-term strategic initiatives.
Full-Time 4th Grade Teacher– All subject areas
Grant Elementary School
01.2014 - 06.2022
- Taught groups of multilevel fourth grade students in all areas of the curriculum, including students with special needs on IEP plans and 504 accommodation plans
- Rewrote the scope and sequence for the entire fourth grade math curriculum, based on data and teaching experience to best meet the needs of students
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2017
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education (K-8) - Elementary Education
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, Washington06.2014
Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree -
Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee, Washington01.2012
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Building
- Instructional Design
- Motivating students
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Innovative lesson planning
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Leadership
- Assessment Strategies
- Technology Integration
Additional Information
Mentored a student teacher from January 2021 to April of 2021. Provided the individual and their associated educational network with observational feedback. This individual received their first certificated teaching job within weeks of finishing their student teaching experience with my guidance.
Mentored a first year teacher to build their understanding of critical teacher roles as well as curriculum implementation and making data-informed decisions.
Timeline
Full-Time 1st Grade Teacher-All subject areas
Grant Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Site Based Committee Leader
Grant Elementary School
06.2022 - 04.2023
Full-Time 4th Grade Teacher– All subject areas
Grant Elementary School
01.2014 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education (K-8) - Elementary Education
Central Washington University
Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree -
Wenatchee Valley College
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