Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Phalen Leadership Academy @93
08.2021 - Current
Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Utilized variety of teaching methods to accommodate all learning styles, increasing student engagement and understanding.
Enhanced parent-teacher communication by maintaining regular correspondence and providing detailed progress reports.
Collaborated with other grade-level teachers to develop cross-curricular lesson plans and share best practices.
Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, ensuring academic growth and success.
Provided targeted instruction for struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group interventions.
Established positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusivity, and motivation among students.
Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
6th Grade Reading Teacher
Greenfield Intermediate School
08.2014 - 05.2021
Attended 88 hours of continued education and training
Trained on Google tools for classroom to engage, personalize, manage, and give feedback to students
PLC (Personalized Learning Communities) Leader for 6th grade Reading. Responsibilities included, but not limited to setting agenda, guiding discussions on lessons and teaching purposefully, gathering data to assess student mastery, and using data to create more purposeful learning.
Created and prepared creative learning experiences for both on-site and virtual learning to ensure classroom participation
Assessed mastery of reading skills to monitor students understanding of material and adjusted learning plan accordingly
Communicated effectively with teachers, counselors, and parent to determine needs and support options for student
3rd Grade General Education Teacher
Paramount School Of Excellence
07.2012 - 07.2014
Designed and implemented individualized lesson plans for general education students and those with mild to moderate learning disabilities that included math, social studies, science, Reading and grammar
Created and followed detailed lesson plans based on student's current knowledge and IDOE requirements
Presented fun and instructional lessons that encouraged student participation
Addressed student behavioral problems and calming disruptive students
Assessed student's knowledge using journal writing, peer assessments, Exit Tickets, formative and summative tests
Communicated effectively with teachers, counselors, and parents to determine best way to support student
Weekly communication with parents in newsletters
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
12.1993
Skills
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Google: Docs, Slides, Drive, Forms, Gmail, Sheets
Problem-solving
Time-management
Confidentiality Compliance
Fast Learner
Document Editing
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Phalen Leadership Academy @93
08.2021 - Current
6th Grade Reading Teacher
Greenfield Intermediate School
08.2014 - 05.2021
3rd Grade General Education Teacher
Paramount School Of Excellence
07.2012 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ball State University
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