Theresa Levy
Marietta,Georgia
Summary
High-energy elementary school teacher offers knowledge and abilities to new position dedicated to helping gifted and English language learning students. Skilled in creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Persistent in uncovering and meeting individual student needs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First, Second, ESOL, and EIP Teacher
Eastvalley Elementary School
08.2015 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
First and Second Grade Teacher
Hayes Elementary School
08.2012 - 05.2015
Third Grade Teacher
Belmont Hills Elementary School
10.2011 - 05.2012
Technical Trainer and Writer
Siemens, IPS-Sendero, Ratio DesignLab
08.1994 - 10.2004
- Enhanced employee technical skills by developing comprehensive training modules and hands-on workshops.
- Increased team efficiency by providing targeted training on software applications and hardware troubleshooting.
- Streamlined company-wide onboarding process with the development of an easy-to-follow technical orientation program.
- Supported IT department in resolving complex issues, applying extensive knowledge of various technologies and systems.
- Conducted thorough needs assessments to identify areas for improvement in training materials and methods.
- Developed customized learning plans for employees at different skill levels, ensuring optimal knowledge retention and skill development.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to develop tailored courses for specific roles within the organization.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through regular feedback surveys, making necessary adjustments to course content as needed.
Education
Specialist in Education - Instructional Technology
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA07.2023
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo08.1994
Skills
- LETRS training (through module 4)
- Workshop Model
- Daily 5/CAFÉ
- Developing Critical Thinking/Growth Mindset
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Office 365/SharePoint/MS Teams
- Mathematics Instruction
- Classroom Organization
- Peer Collaboration
- Individualized Learning
- Reading Comprehension
- Instructional Strategies
- Writing Instruction
- Cooperative Learning
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Technology Integration
- Data Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Management
- Student Assessment
- Multicultural Awareness
- Student Needs Assessment
Certification
- Early Childhood Education (P-5)
- Special Education General Curriculum Consultative (P-12)
- Special Education Cognitive Level (P-5)
- Language Arts
- Math
- Reading
- Science
- Social Studies
- ESOL Endorsement
- Gifted In-Field Endorsement
- Math Endorsement K-5
Timeline
First, Second, ESOL, and EIP Teacher
Eastvalley Elementary School
08.2015 - Current
First and Second Grade Teacher
Hayes Elementary School
08.2012 - 05.2015
Third Grade Teacher
Belmont Hills Elementary School
10.2011 - 05.2012
Technical Trainer and Writer
Siemens, IPS-Sendero, Ratio DesignLab
08.1994 - 10.2004
Specialist in Education - Instructional Technology
University of West Georgia
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education
Mercer University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Western Michigan University
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