Stephanie Wood
Dexter,GA
Summary
Highly motivated and enthusiastic kindergarten teacher with 24 years of experience. Dedicated to providing the most meaningful learning experiences to challenge and enrich the lives of all students while instilling a love for learning.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Southwest Laurens Elementary
07.2000 - Current
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, and decoding skills.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with use of hands-on and engaging learning activities.
- Assisted in curriculum development by helping to create a county wide kindergarten curriculum map.
- Served on teams to create & update kindergarten report cards to ensure alignment with new state standards.
- Teamed with other professionals to serve on our school's leadership team, along with serving as kindergarten lead teacher for 6 years.
- Utilized various assessment strategies to evaluate student performance.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers & student teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
Education
Education Specialist - Curriculum/Instruction Management & Administration
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL02.2008
Masters of Science in Education - Elementary Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, Ga 05.2000
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Small Group and Whole Group Instruction
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Data Management
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year 2019
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Southwest Laurens Elementary
07.2000 - Current
Education Specialist - Curriculum/Instruction Management & Administration
Nova Southeastern University
Masters of Science in Education - Elementary Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia College & State University
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