Theresa Perkins-Newton
Clarkston,MI
Summary
Experienced, passionate, and dedicated teacher, skilled at differentiated instruction and intentional relationship building. Successfully enhanced student achievement through tailored lesson plans and effective collaboration with colleagues. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, integrating technology, and promoting joy in learning. Looking forward to sharing these skills with the ELL community.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Lake Orion Schools
08.1997 - 06.2024
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment based on clear, consistent expectations.
- Promoted positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in classroom and school events.
- Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles, including using the workshop model.
- Supported special education inclusion efforts by adapting lessons and working closely with specialists to meet individual student needs.
- Fostered critical thinking skills in students through inquiry-based instruction methods that challenged them to analyze complex ideas.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives, two of which went on to teach long term in my district.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations, including M-STEP, regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Collaborated with Gen Ed colleagues and Special Education specialists (ESL, CI, EI, and LRC) to adapt materials and scaffold instruction for gen ed learners and students with IEPs.
- Utilized team teaching in various ways for 27 years, including a recent 16 year teaming with my last teaching partner.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Oakland University
Rochester, MIEnglish As A Second Language Education
#T.E.A.C.H.
Master of Arts - Teaching
Marygrove University
Detroit, MISkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
Certification
Michigan Professional Teaching Certificate- K-5 All Subjects, K-8 Self -Contained
Michigan Endorsement- K-8 Science, K-8 (DX) Social Science (CX)
In Progress PK-12 ESL (NS)
Professional Experiences
District Elementary Science Chair- planned and implemented district-wide professional development, met with textbook representatives and evaluated programs
District Techno Dragon- planned and implemented district-wide professional development, trained on new district technology programs to be implemented, acted as building technology support
District Math Common Assessment Development - worked with committee members to create district-wide common assessments for fourth grade, trained on creating valid assessments
District ELA Curriculum Developer- worked with grade-level colleagues to develop curriculum and choose resources for ELA standards
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Lake Orion Schools
08.1997 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Oakland University
English As A Second Language Education
#T.E.A.C.H.
Master of Arts - Teaching
Marygrove University
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