Teresa Barrington
Roseburg,OR
Summary
Talented instructor seeking opportunities to further develop professionally within a field I am passionate about, while contributing to a supportive team dedicated to promoting educational best practices for the academic success of students and staff.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Instructor
Roseburg High School
08.2020 - Current
- 11th Grade US History Teacher, 10th Grade World History Teacher, World History Team leader; Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs
- Introduction to Psychology, Semester Elective Course Teacher, designed & diversified instruction of this elective class without a textbook
- Small Learning Community teacher leader working with a team to keep a pulse on our sophomore-aged students
- CSI, community support intervention team participant; work to support teachers, coordinate in teams to develop PD (professional development) for certified staff and organize the beginning of the year events for returning staff
Middle School Instructor
John C. Fremont Middle School
08.2013 - 08.2020
- 7th Grade Science & 7th/8th Grade PE Teacher, 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher, 6th Grade Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher
- Grade Level Team Leader
- Mandatory After School Tutoring ELA Specialist
- Co-coordinator of National Junior Honor Society Chapter, Designed & Implemented
- Creative Writing elective class
- Writing Intervention, Tier II Instructor
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Continuously refined personal teaching practices through ongoing professional development opportunities and self-reflection exercises, staying current with best practices in education.
Adjunct Instructor in PE/REC Department
University of Oregon
09.2009 - 03.2013
- Taught academic credited PE/REC courses over 13 terms
- Designed & Successfully Implemented specialty PE/REC course offerings the UO had not previously offered
- Successfully taught a range of physical levels and abilities tracking progress towards fitness goals
Supervisor of Master’s Program Students
George Fox University
09.2007 - 06.2008
- Liaison to public schools collaborating with assessment tools and evaluation of GFU students
- Maintained legal documentation, assessments and communications with classroom teachers, my students as well as George Fox Instructors and Classified Staff
- Provided coaching to my students
- Troubleshoot and address problems as they would occur in field experiences
Home School Instructor
High Desert Education Services District
09.2004 - 06.2006
- Adaptable instructor working with families & students enrolled in the home school program
- Designed & implemented developmentally appropriate instruction techniques to span a wide range of skill
- Sought after instructor for the 3rd-12th grade students enrolled in our program
- Tracked progress of my students and kept communication logs for these diverse group
Middle School Instructor
Pilot Butte Middle School
08.2001 - 06.2004
- 7th Grade Humanities & 8th Grade Reading Support Instruction, 6th Grade Language Arts & Science, 6th Grade Art Instructor
- Taught Humanities (World History)
- Worked closely with the SPED Dept to create a specific reading class for a cohort of 8th grade learners
- Helped to organize and support August student registration
- Taught Summer courses to help specific students through differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
Elementary School Instructor
Elk Meadow Elementary School
01.2001 - 06.2001
- 5th Grade Self-contained Instruction, Long-Term Substitute teaching job for a maternity leave teacher
- Implement & supervise all state testing for this grade level
- Held spring conferences and attend IEP/504 meetings
Elementary School Instructor
Elizabeth Page Elementary School
08.1997 - 06.2000
- 4th Grade Self-contained Instruction, 1st & 2nd Grade Self-contained Instruction
- Wholistic instructor of all subject areas
- Health & Wellness Chairperson, as well as Art Instruction Chairperson
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening to meet state standards
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives for curriculum development, assessment design, and professional development opportunities.
Elementary School Instructor
Yolanda Elementary School
01.1997 - 06.1997
- 1st & 2nd Grade Blended Self-contained Instruction, Long-term substitute
- Coordinated and planned our end of the year celebration with fellow colleague's classrooms
- Developed trust and created a warm welcoming experience for my young students
Education
M.A.T. - K-9 Education
Pacific University
Eugene, OR12.1995
B.S. - Psychology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06.1994
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Curriculum Development
- Continuous professional development
- Positive Learning Environment
- Canvas
- Collaborative Team Player
- Differentiated Instruction
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Test Proctoring
Other Educational Experiences
- Douglas County Social Studies Committee Member (through local ESD)
- Classroom Law Project Participant State Capitol 2017 & 2022 (We the People Curriculum)
- Hired SBAC Writing Assessment Reviewer Fall 2018
- Participant in RTI 2017
- Yolanda Westerburg (Writing Consultant Hired by our local ESD) Workshop Participant 2016-2018
- Oregon State Trained Writing Scorer, 6 years & Oregon State Trained Problem-Solving Math Scorer, 2 years
Timeline
High School Instructor
Roseburg High School
08.2020 - Current
Middle School Instructor
John C. Fremont Middle School
08.2013 - 08.2020
Adjunct Instructor in PE/REC Department
University of Oregon
09.2009 - 03.2013
Supervisor of Master’s Program Students
George Fox University
09.2007 - 06.2008
Home School Instructor
High Desert Education Services District
09.2004 - 06.2006
Middle School Instructor
Pilot Butte Middle School
08.2001 - 06.2004
Elementary School Instructor
Elk Meadow Elementary School
01.2001 - 06.2001
Elementary School Instructor
Elizabeth Page Elementary School
08.1997 - 06.2000
Elementary School Instructor
Yolanda Elementary School
01.1997 - 06.1997
M.A.T. - K-9 Education
Pacific University
B.S. - Psychology
Oregon State University
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