THERESA NOVAK
FORT MYERS,FL
Summary
Educator with almost a decade experience looking to take skills and bring them to the business world . A proven success in delivering presentations and having a high student success rate. Detail-oriented and strong problem-solving skills have led to being a trustworthy leader and being an excellent communicator.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Babcock Neighborhood School
08.2023 - Current
- 80% of class met or exceeded expectations on Florida State Assessment
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
3rd Grade Team Lead
River Hall Elementary
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Led and mentored a team of 8 individuals
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Third Grade Teacher
Veterans Memorial Elementary
10.2017 - 06.2021
- Assessed and evaluated the academic needs of a diverse population of students
- Provide feedback to students and utilize a data driven approach to teaching and learning
- Created a multicultural club for students to learn about different cultures in their neighborhood
- Led weekly meetings to make sure educators were upholding the expectations given from management
- Adapted teaching techniques to an all online platform during the pandemic
- Worked hand in hand with the manager to bring 7 Habits of Effective People to the classroom
- Worked with a special needs student that was mainstreamed into my classroom
Education
Bachelor of Education - Early Education
Florida Gulf Coast University
12-2016
Skills
- Instructional Leadership & Coaching
- Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Integration
- Curriculum Development & Alignment
- Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Certification
- Florida Educator License, 10/01/17, Present
- Reading Endorsement, 08/01/18, Present
- ESOL Endorsement, 08/01/18, Present
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Babcock Neighborhood School
08.2023 - Current
3rd Grade Team Lead
River Hall Elementary
08.2021 - 02.2023
Third Grade Teacher
Veterans Memorial Elementary
10.2017 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Education - Early Education
Florida Gulf Coast University
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