Teresa Bradshaw
Teacher
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Highly enthusiastic teaching professional who is eager to provide all students with a solid education. Talent for bringing the classroom to life with real-world examples and innovative technology. Proven ability for discovering students’ varying learning styles, ensuring each student’s unique academic needs are met. Encouraging educator who offers plenty of positive reinforcement to maintain a calm and controlled classroom. Well-rounded with exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Solemn commitment to be the best teacher for each group of students. Goal is to work hard being a positive influence in the lives of students, parents and colleagues. Strive to keep up with the most effective teaching methods. Attend workshops and interact with other teachers for advice in learning new ideas. Intent to instruct in such a manner that facilitates learning. Responsibility to enable students to meet their fullest potential. High-energy teacher offers knowledge and abilities to new position dedicated to helping students. Skilled in activity coordination, student assessment and record keeping. Persistent in uncovering and meeting individual student needs. Entry-level teacher trained in documentation and compliance standards. Familiar with district regulations and state requirements. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. Energetic as well as driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles. Passionate teacher for 20 plus years in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement. Upbeat 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. Accomplished successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Otero Elementary School
09.2022 - Current
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child's academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Increased parent involvement in child's education by conducting regular parent-teacher conferences and providing resources for at-home learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in focused and productive learning environment.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning activities and group projects.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in more focused and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects such as math, science, and social studies.
- Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
- Served as mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management techniques.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child's academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Contributed to development of school improvement plan by analyzing data trends, setting goals, and implementing targeted interventions.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of special education students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Led professional development workshops on best practices in elementary education for fellow educators within the school district.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Incorporat[Software technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
Reading Interventionist
Mountain Vista School
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Hired to fill in vacant position.
- Worked with small reading groups K-5
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing targeted intervention strategies for struggling students.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to design tailored interventions for individual student needs, resulting in improved reading abilities.
- Developed personalized lesson plans that focused on specific areas of improvement for each student, leading to significant progress in reading skills.
- Monitored and assessed student progress through data-driven analysis, adjusting instruction as necessary for optimal results.
- Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
- Supported development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
- Implemented multi-sensory teaching techniques to engage various learning styles, increasing overall comprehension levels among students.
- Built strong relationships with parents, establishing open communication lines and sharing resources to reinforce at-home practice of learned skills.
- Coordinated with Special Education staff to identify appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities, ensuring equal access to successful learning experiences.
- Delivered differentiated instruction based on individual learning profiles, addressing diverse needs within classroom setting effectively.
- Integrated technology tools into lessons when appropriate, enhancing student engagement and comprehension.
- Collaborated with school leadership to develop and implement comprehensive reading intervention programs, continuously refining curriculum for maximum effectiveness.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Taught all subjects to individual and small groups.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
- Created tools for instruction and behavioral support.
- Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
- Supervised test taking and graded papers.
- Implemented reading lessons for first grade students.
Professional Teacher
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School
08.2006 - 05.2020
- First Grade Teacher in Cheyenne Wells for thirteen years
- Adopted Wilson Fundations' Phonics program! This program is multi-sensory!
- It helped with reading fluency, writing and spelling! Provided one-on-one lessons in effective reading strategies.
- Worked with other team members to develop safe and inclusive environment for children with reading difficulties.
- Helped incorporate reading in all vocational courses.
- Monitored evolution of all reading improvement programs
- Used DIBELS to monitor each student's literacy growth as well as challenges.
- Coordinated with special education staff to develop appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities while maintaining high academic standards.
- Developed and implemented engaging after-school programs, fostering love for learning outside of classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing expertise in lesson planning, classroom management strategies, and professional development opportunities.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Developed and implemented engaging after-school programs, fostering love for learning outside of classroom.
- Developed and implemented engaging after-school programs, fostering a love for learning outside of classroom.
- Established strong parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, resulting in increased parent involvement and support.
- Improved student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and adjusting instruction based on individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, test scores, homework completion rates, which aided in identifying areas needing improvement or intervention strategies.
- Cultivated positive learning environment by setting clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforcing rules fairly among all students.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of special education students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Developed and implemented engaging after-school programs, fostering love for learning outside of classroom.
- Assessed student progress regularly with formal and informal evaluations, ensuring targeted instruction for each learner's unique needs.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices, enhance curriculum, and improve overall school performance.
- Led students through hands-on projects that promoted teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Certified Substitute Teacher
Cheyenne Wells School District
8.2006 - 01.2020
- K-6 grade levels
- Established clear expectations and consistent routines for classroom management, resulting in reduced behavioral issues.
- Organized engaging field trips tied to curriculum content, enhancing students'' real-world understanding of topics studied in class.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by incorporating interactive learning tools and group activities.
- Supported student success by providing personalized attention and targeted feedback on assignments.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, broadening students'' understanding of subject matter connections.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Adam's State University
Alamosa Colorado12.2006
Bachelor Degree - Elementary Education
Adams State College
Alamosa, CO12.2006
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Lamar Community College
Lamar, CO08.2004
High School Diploma -
Kingfisher High School
Kingfisher, OK01.1978
Skills
- Classroom management
- Communication
- Interpersonal
- Organizational
- Problem-solving
- Classroom Management
- Phonics Instruction
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Professional Development
- Reading instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Problem-solving skills
Certification
Teaching License, 03/01/06, 03/01/24
Additional Information
I assess phonemic awareness, fluency, and comprehension, and teach reading strategies based on my students’ unique needs. It is essential to understand how a child learns to read in order to teach a struggling reader., I taught writing skills that included basic writing mechanics and grammar, brainstorming and planning, organization of ideas and concepts, and editing. Showing students that producing quality writing involves a step-by-step process is imperative to improving student’ writing abilities., I have tutored students at the primary math level. When a student was struggling with basic number sense, I developed a plan to help teach the concepts that the student is seeing in the classroom as well as the gaps that have developed over the years.
Additional References
Additional References Upon Request
Personal Information
Title: Passed the Elementary Education PLACE and Praxis exams in 2006
References
- Mrs. Nancy Larsen, 719-343-0288
- Ms. Marianne Hinkhouse, Title 1 Teacher/Director, (720)-724-0974
- Mrs. Elaine Flora, Title 1 Teacher/Director, 719-767-5156 or (719) 342-1748
- Mr. Mike Miller, Principle & Supervisor, (719)-469-3444
- Ms. Tabitha Kim, 720-326-7559
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Otero Elementary School
09.2022 - Current
Reading Interventionist
Mountain Vista School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Professional Teacher
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School
08.2006 - 05.2020
Certified Substitute Teacher
Cheyenne Wells School District
8.2006 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Adam's State University
Bachelor Degree - Elementary Education
Adams State College
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Lamar Community College
High School Diploma -
Kingfisher High School
Teaching License, 03/01/06, 03/01/24
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