Terri Huish

I have been teaching for Mesa Public Schools for 12 years. I have taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades here. The school I currently teach at is inquiry based instruction and using the workshop model. Before working for Mesa Public Schools I taught K, 1st and 3rd at a charter school for 10 years. This school relied on a direct teaching model and ability grouping to target instruction.

• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to meet the diverse needs of a 4th grade classroom
• Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps to enhance student learning and engagement
• Provided individualized support and interventions to struggling students to promote academic growth and success
• Collaborated with colleagues and parents to create a positive and supportive learning environment for students
• Organized and facilitated extracurricular activities and field trips to enrich the overall educational experience for students

• Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents of approximately 27 students..
• Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history daily.
• Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
• Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
• Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening to an ELL class and and through after school tutoring.
• Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
• Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
• Attended students' band and orchestra concerts, soccer games, and performances and activities to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
• Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
• Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
• Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
• Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings. Data was also used to create intervention groups to effectively give needed instruction.
• Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives. This was such a positive experience for both of us teachers in the ELL/mixed level class that year!

When I began teaching at Eisenhower was when it had been repurposed and became Eisenhower Center for Innovation. Teachers had Mac Books and students had 1:1 iPad. As teachers we learned how to work with technology to enhance student learning. It was definitely a learning experience for me also, but I do usually get along with technology and I love to integrate it into my lessons. This was also a class of ELL students and a Title One school.

• Established and maintained highly structured classroom culture where students demonstrated respect, responsibility and dedication to studies.
• Guided learning process through use of clearly established goals and objectives to meet student and district goals and objectives.
• Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to development and skill level of students.
• Established and adjusted instructional goals and objectives to reflect district or school goals, curriculum policies and progress and needs of students.
• Employed visuals consistent with needs and capabilities of students.
• Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
• Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
• Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
• Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
• Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
• Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
• Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
• Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
• Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
• Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
• Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
• Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
• Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.