Tricia Kinney
Blue River,WI
Summary
Experienced educator with a proven track record at Riverdale Elementary School, adept at fostering relationships and enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson planning and technology integration. Skilled in classroom management and critical thinking, I create supportive environments that promote academic success and personal growth. Committed to empowering students and enhancing their learning experiences.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher- 5/6 Grades
Riverdale Elementary School
08.2016 - 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.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs in English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Computer Science
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Prepared quizzes and tests to gauge how well students were learning.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Participated in grade level meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Created lessons and online materials to facilitate remote learning.
Teacher- 6th Grade English
Brodhead School District
08.2001 - 06.2016
- 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.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Prepared quizzes and tests to gauge how well students were learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Education
Master of Science - Professional Development in Education
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
La Crosse, WI05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (1-9)
University of Wisconsin, Platteville
Platteville, WI12-2000
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Technology integration
- Instructional best practices
- SMART board aptitude
- Empathy and patience
- Flexible and adaptive
- Classroom instruction
Timeline
Teacher- 5/6 Grades
Riverdale Elementary School
08.2016 - Current
Teacher- 6th Grade English
Brodhead School District
08.2001 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Professional Development in Education
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (1-9)
University of Wisconsin, Platteville
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