Terri Ridley
Rosamond,CA
Summary
Dynamic educator and mentor with Mojave Unified School District, where I fostered educational innovation and leadership. Skilled in instructional design and building meaningful relationships, I significantly enhanced teacher effectiveness and student outcomes through technology integration and data-driven strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Teacher Induction Coach
Mojave Unified School District
10.2023 - Current
- Established strong rapport with teacher candidates through genuine interest in their well-being, professional growth, and personal achievements.
- Enhanced leadership abilities by staying updated on current educational advancements and promoting ongoing professional development.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques for successful outcomes.
- Encouraged innovation in the educational community by assisting teachers with new technologies.
- Improved student outcomes by equipping teachers with research-based instructional strategies aligned with state standards and district goals.
Intern Teacher Mentor
Mojave Unified School District
10.2021 - Current
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Strengthened relationships between school administrators and new teachers via open communication channels.
- Enhanced teaching skills across the team through dedicated mentorship.
- Encouraged innovative practices in education by assisting teachers with new technologies.
- Improved student outcomes by equipping teachers with research-based instructional strategies aligned with state standards and district goals.
Teacher
Mojave Unified School District
08.2015 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
Education
Gifted And Talented Education Certificate - Teaching Gifted Learners
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA08.2023
Teaching Credential - Teacher Education
CalState Teach,California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA12.2015
Bachelor Of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.2005
Skills
- Effective Classroom Management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Instructional Design
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Effective Conflict Resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student assessment
- Technology integration
- Cultural sensitivity
- Data-driven instruction
- Inquiry-based learning
- Curriculum compliance with California Common Core Standards
Certification
Gifted and Talented Education
Google Certified Educator
AVID Elementary 3-6 Certification
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