Teresa Metzger
Phoenixville,PA
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Stratford Friends School, specializing in instructional strategies and special needs support. Proven track record in fostering student motivation and engagement through project-based learning. Adept at implementing effective behavior modification techniques, resulting in enhanced classroom environments and improved student outcomes. Passionate about empowering students and families.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
5th and 6th Grade Teacher
Stratford Friends School
08.2024 - Current
- Taught core subjects of math, science, comprehension, decoding and writing.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Prepared and administered assessments to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Substitute Teacher
ESS
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Substitute Teacher
Stratford Friends School
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Child Life Expert
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
05.1997 - 01.2020
- Implemented developmentally appropriate and therapeutic play activities to support chronically ill children.
- Constructed age-appropriate goals and outcomes for children going through cancer treatment, and their families.
- Provided information on developmental milestones to coach families on incorporating modeled interventions into children's daily routines.
- Provided community resources and education to families to increase knowledge and advocacy skills.
- Implemented educational activities in order to prepare children for invasive or unfamiliar procedures and treatments.
- Provided emotional support to siblings of cancer patients.
- Integral member of the multi-disciplinary medical team.
- Supervised students and volunteers.
Education
Master of Arts - Middle Grades Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology-Child Life
Utica College of Syracuse University
Utica, NY05-1992
Skills
- Special needs support
- Instructional strategies
- Peer mentoring
- Project-based learning
- Student motivation
Accomplishments
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
- Facilitated engagement and focus by implementing brain breaks and sensory support in the classroom.
- Supervised team 15 hospital volunteers and multiple Child Life students while working in the hospital setting.
- Supervised staff and student interns, as well as led a clinical supervision group while at the hospital.
Timeline
5th and 6th Grade Teacher
Stratford Friends School
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
ESS
09.2023 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher
Stratford Friends School
08.2022 - 06.2024
Child Life Expert
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
05.1997 - 01.2020
Master of Arts - Middle Grades Education
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology-Child Life
Utica College of Syracuse University
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