Teresa Pfenning
Portland
Summary
Dynamic educator with experience at Portland Public School District, excelling in classroom management and differentiated instruction. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through innovative lesson planning and effective instructional strategies. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment and supporting diverse learning needs, while actively collaborating with colleagues and families to promote student success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Portland Public School District
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in lesson planning and classroom management to enhance student engagement.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to implement instructional strategies tailored for diverse learning needs.
- Developed and delivered educational activities, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Supported assessment of student progress through regular feedback and observation techniques.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching practices and methodologies.
- Utilized educational technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences for students.
- Contributed to a collaborative team environment by sharing resources and best practices among peers.
- Engaged with students' families to communicate updates on academic performance and behavior.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
School Administrative Assistant 1
Portland Public School District
04.2013 - Current
- Organized and maintained student records and files for efficient access and retrieval.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments and managing calendars for school staff and administration.
- Communicated effectively with parents, students, and faculty to address inquiries and resolve issues.
- Supported coordination of school events, ensuring materials were prepared and logistics arranged.
- Managed office supplies inventory, placing orders as needed to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Utilized software systems for data entry, tracking attendance, and generating reports accurately.
- Provided clerical support such as filing, copying, and mailing documents to enhance operational efficiency.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Maintained a welcoming front office environment for students, parents, staff, and visitors to promote positive school culture.
- Facilitated effective communication between administration and staff by promptly addressing concerns or inquiries via email or phone calls.
- Managed school calendar updates for holidays, meetings, conferences, workshops, or special events.
- Assisted in creating a safe school environment by updating emergency protocols regularly.
- Ensured smooth day-to-day operations through prompt resolution of facility maintenance issues such as repairs or installations.
- Increased parent-teacher communication through timely and well-written newsletters, notices, and announcements.
- Assisted in budget management by accurately tracking expenses and maintaining detailed financial records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Warner Pacific University
Portland, OR12-2025
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Instructional strategies
- Mathematics teaching
- Language arts teaching
- Science teaching
Timeline
Student Teacher
Portland Public School District
08.2025 - Current
School Administrative Assistant 1
Portland Public School District
04.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Warner Pacific University
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