Teri L. Bergquist
Rhame,ND
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Scranton School District
Scranton, PA
08.2017 - Current
\Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
PreK/1st Grade Teacher
Marmarth Public School
Marmarth, ND
- Utilized differentiated instruction to develop and adjust curriculum to accommodate individual student needs
- Implemented creative lesson plans and activities which resulted in improved reading scores and student success
- Maintained effective communication skills with student families.
Kindergarten Teacher
Bowman County Schools
Bowman, ND
- Provided coverage for a two-separate classroom sabbatical leaves with Bowman County School's Kindergarten Program
- Planned and implemented organized lesson plans to deliver instruction in major curricular areas per the North Dakota State Common Core Standards
- Integrated technology into daily instruction and various routines
- Structured literacy instruction utilizing the Daily Five classroom management system.
Kindergarten Teacher
Starkweather School
Starkweather, ND
- Facilitated the general education practices of full day Kindergarten per North Dakota Common Core Standards
- Organized and designed a Prekindergarten program to coincide with full day Kindergarten.
Preschool Long Term Teacher
MSUM Early Education Center
Moorhead, MN
- Engaged preschoolers in lessons involving vivid and age appropriate manipulatives and supplies
- Designed and organized lesson plans to enhance student development in all domains of learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education - Social Studies and Preprimary Education
Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM)
Certification
North Dakota Educator's Professional License, Winter 2009-Fall 2020, Infancy through Grade 3, True
Classroom Experience
- PreK/1st Grade Teacher, Marmarth Public School, Marmarth, ND, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Utilized differentiated instruction to develop and adjust curriculum to accommodate individual student needs, Implemented creative lesson plans and activities which resulted in improved reading scores and student success, Maintained effective communication skills with student families
- Kindergarten Teacher, Bowman County Schools, Bowman, ND, Fall 2014, Spring 2016, Provided coverage for a two-separate classroom sabbatical leaves with Bowman County School's Kindergarten Program, Planned and implemented organized lesson plans to deliver instruction in major curricular areas per the North Dakota State Common Core Standards, Integrated technology into daily instruction and various routines, Structured literacy instruction utilizing the Daily Five classroom management system
- Kindergarten Teacher, Starkweather School, Starkweather, ND, Fall 2012, Spring 2014, Facilitated the general education practices of full day Kindergarten per North Dakota Common Core Standards, Organized and designed a Prekindergarten program to coincide with full day Kindergarten
- Substitute Teacher, West Fargo Public Schools, West Fargo, ND, Spring 2010, Fall 2012, Consistently recognized by colleagues and administrators for reliability and effectiveness as one of the District's highly requested substitutes, Instructed students according to teacher lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction at a variety of grade levels, Flexible and cooperative with fill-in assignments, always willing to adjust to the needs of each facility and stand-in where needed
Prior Classroom Experience
- 2nd Grade Long Term Substitute Teacher, L.E. Berger School, West Fargo, ND, Fall 2011, Instructed students in the general education classroom alongside students with learning challenges and special needs, Executed classroom management techniques with positive reinforcement and a social emotional approach to learning, Maintained professional conduct though appropriate interactions with school families and fellow coworkers
- 2nd Grade Summer School Teacher, L.E. Berger Elementary, West Fargo, ND, Summer 2010, Planned and implemented summer curriculum to achieve specific school reading goals, Utilized informal and formal assessment methods to evaluate student progress, Created a variety of lesson plans to fit into the rigorous schedule of summer school
- 1St Grade Long Term Substitute Teacher, L.E. Berger Elem, West Fargo, ND, Spring 2010, Integrated appropriate technology into small and large group instruction. Examples of equipment used; Avervision document camera, SMART board technology, desktop, and laptop computers, IPad, fax machine, copy machine etc., Collaborated with coworkers to ensure a successful delivery of materials and curriculum
- Preschool Long Term Teacher, MSUM Early Education Center, Moorhead, MN, Spring 2010, Engaged preschoolers in lessons involving vivid and age appropriate manipulatives and supplies, Designed and organized lesson plans to enhance student development in all domains of learning
Related Experience
Student Performance Strategist, Bowman County, Bowman, ND, Fall 2014, Spring 2016, Assisted fellow teachers and administration by collecting information from a variety of sources to better understand where reading intervention programs could benefit students, Created graphs and visual displays to show student progress within different interventions and testing sites, Completed various office and other school assigned tasks as needed, Daily Five coaching
Professional Development
- EDU 600/Project Food, Land, and People/NDSU, Fargo, ND, Spring 2017
- Edusites/Basics for Teachers Online, Spring 2017
- Step Up to Writing/Effective Multisensory Writing Strategies, Scranton, ND, Fall 2016
- Pathways to Reading, Dickinson, ND, Summer 2016
- DIAL 4/Development Indicators for the Assessment of Learning, Dickinson, ND, Winter 2014
Cover Letter
October 25, 2017, Southwest Healthcare Service, 802 2nd St NW, Bowman, ND, 58623, I am writing regarding the Activity Aid position available within Southwest Healthcare. I heard of the position through a post on Facebook. I am a highly-qualified teacher, licensed to teach children in the state of North Dakota from Birth to Grade 3, with an emphasis in Preprimary and Social Studies. I also have my Kindergarten Endorsement. My last contracted position involved teaching Preschool/1st Grade and Music at Marmarth Public School. My position was eliminated due to budget constraints.
As a versatile teacher, I have developed an energetic teaching style. My daily routines are organized and student based, allowing for creativity and exploration. Along with being well-prepared, one of my assets in teaching is my classroom management style. I encourage students to succeed and make choices that enhance life both academically and socially. My compassion and dedication to children and families in our community is a top priority. I do feel my experience as a teacher would coincide with this position within the Southwest Healthcare facility.
Thank you for your time and for considering me for the position. Please feel free to contact me by telephone or email. I hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Teri L. Bergquist
Community Service
CAG/Community Action Group, True, Mentoring area children and young adults in a positive and safe environment, Advocating participation in activities and demonstrating how to live a clean life style free of alcohol, drug, and other substance abuse, Volunteering as a reading tutoring to area children and young adults
References
- Amy Burke, Colleague/Friend, Bowman County Public School, 102 8th Ave SW, 701-523-2333, amy.burke@k12.nd.us
- Karla Hill, Colleague/Friend, West River Special Education Services, 1002 Sunset Pl, Bowman, ND, 58623, 701-523-5953
- Dr. Jennifer Sarsland, Dentist/Parent of Former Student, Prairie Dental Incorporated, 608 U.S. Highway 12, Bowman, ND, 58623, 701-440-8754, jennnifersarsland@hotmail.com
Extracurricular Activities
Music Teacher, Marmarth Public School, Marmarth, ND, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Organized two separate school music play and performances, Provided weekly music instruction in a combined classroom setting Speech Coach, Starkweather School, Starkweather, ND, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Traveled to area meets to judge and coach participants, Provided one on one instruction to students involved in Speech School Transportation, Starkweather School, Starkweather, ND, Fall 2012, Bussed students to practice for extracurricular activities with cooperative sports arrangement
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Scranton School District
08.2017 - Current
PreK/1st Grade Teacher
Marmarth Public School
Kindergarten Teacher
Bowman County Schools
Kindergarten Teacher
Starkweather School
Preschool Long Term Teacher
MSUM Early Education Center
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education - Social Studies and Preprimary Education
Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM)
North Dakota Educator's Professional License, Winter 2009-Fall 2020, Infancy through Grade 3, True
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