Tisha Schutte
Burlington
Summary
Passionate teacher with experience in primary education. Taught a largely diverse group of learners that covered a wide range of skill levels. Highly skilled at motivating students through creating relationships and using positive encouragement and reinforcement. Experienced at using data to drive and plan instruction. Successful in helping all learners learn and become confident in their abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foundation Kindergarten (TK) Teacher
Sedro Woolley School District
10.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Teacher
Mount Vernon School District
10.2014 - 10.2023
- Taught general education students Kindergarten through Second grade.
- Class sizes were between 17-22 grade students with wide range of diversity.
- Participated in PLC's and current active member of schoolwide MTSS and PBS team.
- 100% of students in my class made growth based on September to May assessments in 2022.
- Implemented school provided curriculum and planned intervention/extension small groups in my classroom.
- Built positive relationships with students and families and communicated regularly with students families.
Part Time Extended Kindergarten Teacher
Burlington-Edison School District
10.2013 - 08.2014
- Taught 9 students on their "off" day of Kindergarten at Bay View Elementary.
- Established interventions to increase student growth.
- Worked collaboratively with teachers and staff to create positive & safe learning environment.
First Grade Teacher
Sedro Woolley School District
10.2008 - 06.2009
- Taught 21 first grade student for year long leave replacement at Mary Purcell Elementary
- Participated in PLC's where we looked at and compared student work to plan for future instruction
- Implemented positive classroom management strategies to foster student engagement.
Education
Master of Arts - Instruction And Curriculum Development
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06.2006
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Collaborative with colleagues
- Certificated Equity Lead, University of Florida
- MLL experience
- Priority to establish positive communication with families
- Skilled at using assessments to provide interventions and extensions in learning
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom instruction
- Child development
Education
Bellingham, WA,Salt Lake City, UT
Certification
Equity Certification, Child Development Associate, GLAD certified
Timeline
Foundation Kindergarten (TK) Teacher
Sedro Woolley School District
10.2023 - Current
Teacher
Mount Vernon School District
10.2014 - 10.2023
Part Time Extended Kindergarten Teacher
Burlington-Edison School District
10.2013 - 08.2014
First Grade Teacher
Sedro Woolley School District
10.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Washington University
Equity Certification, Child Development Associate, GLAD certified
Master of Arts - Instruction And Curriculum Development
Western Governors University
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