I believe that all children can learn. It is my responsibility as an educator to provide a caring and nurturing environment that supports the individual needs of students.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
PreK Teacher
Midland City Elementary School
07.2019 - Current
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Teacher, Grade 3, Kindergarten
Heard Magnet School
07.2014 - 07.2019
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Teacher, Grade 1, Grade 2
Hidden Lake Elementary School
08.2005 - 07.2014
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Teacher, Grade 1
Ashford Elementary School
07.1998 - 07.2005
Collaborated with colleagues for curriculum development, sharing best practices and creating interdisciplinary units.
Incorporated social-emotional learning into daily lessons, promoting empathy, self-awareness, and responsible decision-making among students.
Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.
Utilized formative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly for optimal learning outcomes.
Student Teacher, Fourth Grade at Minetto Elementary School (Oswego City School District)Student Teacher, Fourth Grade at Minetto Elementary School (Oswego City School District)