Teresa Canfield
Maryville,TN
Summary
Teaching professional with proven ability to create stimulating and supportive classroom atmosphere. Known for crafting engaging lesson plans and fostering love for learning among students. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and consistently focused on achieving educational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Samuel Everett School of Innovation
Maryville, TN
07.2021 - Current
- Worked as a school counselor for the alternative program and hybrid program.
- Performed all duties of a high school counselor for the hybrid program.
- Received grants for resources and programs to support alternative students.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.
- Streamlined referral processes to external mental health services, ensuring timely support for students in need.
- Brought in community organizations and volunteer programs to enhance programs for alternative students.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Prospect Elementary School
Seymour, TN
07.2017 - 05.2021
- Prospect Math Teacher of the Year 2020
- Blount County Math Teacher (3-5) of the Year 2019
- Prospect Math Teacher of the Year 2019
- RTI2 Behavior Team
- Student Council Sponsor
- Schedule Committee
- Teacher Evaluation Task Force
Second Grade Teacher
Fairview Elementary School
Maryville, TN
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Top AR points for Second Grade
- Top iReady scores in Math and Reading
- Data Response Team (DRT), PLC co-leader
- HST Coordinator - Rainy Day Classroom mini-grant
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
Rockford Elementary School
Rockford, TN
07.2009 - 05.2016
- Rockford Math Teacher of the Year 2016
- Rockford Math Teacher of the Year 2015
- Rockford Teacher of the Year 2012
- Data Response Team (DRT)
- STAR Program Trainer
- Learning Leader (Rockford) - TN Core
- 1st Annual Math Conference Presenter - BCS 2010
- Nominated for PAEMST award - 2014
- International Society for Key Women Educators, DELTA KAPPA GAMMA, Membership Committee Chair, 2013 - 2018
First Grade and Fourth Grade Teacher
Porter Elementary School
Maryville, TN
07.2007 - 05.2009
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.
- HET Porter Coaching
- Top AR Points for First Grade and Fourth Grade
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University, South Bend
South Bend, IN05-1993
Skills
- At risk student support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Individual student counseling
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Time management
Timeline
School Counselor
Samuel Everett School of Innovation
07.2021 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
Prospect Elementary School
07.2017 - 05.2021
Second Grade Teacher
Fairview Elementary School
07.2016 - 05.2017
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
Rockford Elementary School
07.2009 - 05.2016
First Grade and Fourth Grade Teacher
Porter Elementary School
07.2007 - 05.2009
Master of Science - Counseling
Lincoln Memorial University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University, South Bend