Theresa Goeckner
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
CCSD
07.2005 - Current
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Computer Teacher
CCSD
07.2005 - 05.2012
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
- Used lectures, demonstrations and discussions to instruct students individually and in small groups.
- Maintained orderly classroom stocked with appropriate supplies.
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
- Invigilated and graded projects, quizzes and examinations.
- Communicated with students to discuss progress and need for tutoring and extra assistance.
- Managed and maintained computer systems, equipment and mobile devices by troubleshooting hardware and software issues, cleaning out keyboards and wiping down computer surfaces.
- Coordinated classroom lectures with laboratory assignments.
Education
PhD ABD - Educational Leadership And Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN07-2014
Master of Arts - Education - Curri And Instr in A Multicult Contex
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA07-2006
Master of Arts - Educational Technology
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Radio - Television
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-1984
Associate of Arts - Radio Television
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA05-1979
Skills
- Cultural sensitivity
- Learning strategies
- Subject matter expertise
- Task prioritization
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
- Inquiry-based learning
- SMART board aptitude
- Project-based learning
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Excellent classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Student assessment
- Faculty collaboration
- Performance assessments
- Curriculum implementation
- Assigning and grading work
- Technology integration
- Student-centered learning
- Creative lesson planning
- Record keeping
- Positive role model and mentor
- Program development
- Standardized testing techniques
- Group instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Cooperative learning experience
- Public speaking
- Parent and student communication
- Critical thinking
- Verbal and written communication
- Innovative lesson planning
- Nevada teaching credential
- Curriculum compliance with Nevada
- Instructional methods
- Flexible and adaptive
- Classroom technology
- Student evaluations
- Nevada teaching credential
- Curriculum compliance with Nevada
Hobbies
As a musician I play 5-String Banjo, Guitar, Piano, Mandolin, and more. I have a touring kayak that is out as much each month as possible. Hiking has been a long journey through different National Parks. Traveling to different places and seeing friends helps, as the other hobbies keep me focused and calm. I enjoy time training with my Border Collie.
It is important to be part of what I m teaching. I have attended two 60 hour workshops in Burbank, California called Sneak on the Lot. One year was in or around 2018 and the latest attendance was summer of 2024. These workshops are hands-on, experience learning of the film business from pre-production through post-production which is what is taught in the film or video industry.
Timeline
Teacher
CCSD
07.2005 - Current
Computer Teacher
CCSD
07.2005 - 05.2012
PhD ABD - Educational Leadership And Management
Capella University
Master of Arts - Education - Curri And Instr in A Multicult Contex
Azusa Pacific University
Master of Arts - Educational Technology
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Radio - Television
California State University, Long Beach
Associate of Arts - Radio Television
Fullerton College
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