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Stephanie Williams Mattison
Suffolk,Virginia
Summary
Education professional ready to bring wealth of teaching experience to new role. Skilled at creating engaging lesson plans and fostering positive classroom environment that encourages student learning and development. Known for strong collaboration with colleagues and adaptability to changing classroom needs. Proficient in curriculum planning and student assessment. Devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Newport News Public Schools
08.2002 - Current
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction and activities for third grade students based on the Curriculum Frameworks and the Virginia Standards of Learning
- Assessed and monitored student progress and achievement
- Used student assessment data to drive instruction and provide targeted intervention
- Provided students opportunities to use technology to enhance learning
- Provided students with hands-on activities to foster learning that moved students from the concrete to the abstract
- Enhanced student engagement through a cooperative learning classroom environment
- Lead Teacher: actively participated in staff and weekly professional leaning community meetings, Lead Team meetings, PBIS meetings, and provided staff development opportunities after attending Lead Meetings, collaborative worked with second grade team with data collection and lesson planning
- Established a positive rapport with staff, students, and parents
- Implemented problem solving skills for students to have experience with solving real world problems
- Taught 21st Century after school program
- Ran the STEM Club for 2nd grade students
- Participated on the Social Committee, the STEM Committee, and Leadership Team
- Acted as a Cooperating Teacher for CNU
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Served as a mentor teacher for new educators entering the profession, offering guidance and support throughout their first year of teaching.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
Education
Master of Science in Education - Elementary Reading and Literacy
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - History
College of Saint Elizabeth
Morristown, NJ05.1993
Skills
- Curriculum implementation
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson plan development
- Classroom management
- Organizational skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Interpersonal relationships
- Lesson planning
- Technology integration
- Student assessment
- Safe, positive learning environment
Certification
Virginia State Collegiate Professional License, 06/01/19, History, Early/Primary Education, Prek-3
Accomplishments
- Graduated from Walden University with honors, 08/01/11
- Teacher of the Year for South Morrison Elementary, 2004-2005
- Graduated from the College of St. Elizabeth with high honors, 05/01/93
- Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities?, 1991-1993
Specializedtraining
- Children’s Literacy Conference at William and Mary: Writing as the focus, 2016
- Reading and Writing Learning Institute, 2016-2017
- Emergency First Aid/CPR/AED Training/Certification, 2013
- New Teacher Mentor Training, 2010
- Teaching with the Brain in Focus, 2010
- Understanding Math, K-4, 2009
Interests
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Newport News Public Schools
08.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History
College of Saint Elizabeth
Master of Science in Education - Elementary Reading and Literacy
Walden University
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