Hi, I’m
Trista Spencer
Teacher
Mount Dora,FL
Summary
Certified Elementary School Teacher (Grades K-6) Educator with over 25 years of classroom experience in grades 2, 4 & 5. Ability to facilitate a positive classroom learning environment by breaking down complex subjects into a series of manageable lessons. Positive & dynamic classroom presence with the goal of helping young learners realize their potential. Peer leader; served as Team Lead providing instructional, classroom & curriculum support to colleagues in addition to mentoring young teachers. Dedicated with expertise in quality instruction initiatives and facilitating professional learning communities. Proficient in communicating with others. Sets example for work ethic, punctuality and quality.
Overview
31
years of professional experience
Work History
SORRENTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMOUNT DORA, FL
5th Grade Elementary Teacher, Team Lead
08.2010 - Current
Job overview
- Selected to be part of the inaugural team responsible for the opening of Sorrento Elementary School
- Served on the PBIS Committee developing behavior management standards for incoming students
- Key leadership role in creating a positive culture & learning environment.
- Represent Sorrento Elementary at Summer Leadership Institutes
- Lead an inclusive classroom serving the needs of students of all exceptionalities within a mainstreamed environment
- Selected to mentor Student Teachers/Interns
- Assigned to mentor 1st Year Teachers
- Representing, School for Mathematics Textbook Adoption.
ROUND LAKE CHARTER SCHOOLMOUNT DORA, FL
2nd & 4th Grade Teacher
10.2006 - 06.2010
Job overview
- Piloted Single-Gendered (male) Classroom, achieving improvements in student focus & decreasing behavioral incidents.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
LAKE MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLake Mary, FL
5th Grade Teacher
08.1994 - 11.1998
Job overview
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Sponsored Student Government program, led fundraising activities for community out reach.
- Used technology to drive instruction and collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
Killarney Elementary SchoolWinter Park, FL
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
01.1992 - 06.1994
Job overview
- Lead school to set-up and run its first computer lab.
- Translated lesson plans into learning experiences and routinely evaluated student progress and social development.
Education
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
BS from Elementary Education
SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE
AA from General Education
University Overview
Awards & Honors
Disney Dreamers & Doers Teaching Award - 1996
Teacher of the Year
Skills
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Best Practices
- Classroom Management
- Parental Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Learner Assessment
- Students of all Exceptionalities
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Collaboration and communication
Timeline
5th Grade Elementary Teacher, Team Lead
SORRENTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2010 - Current
2nd & 4th Grade Teacher
ROUND LAKE CHARTER SCHOOL
10.2006 - 06.2010
5th Grade Teacher
LAKE MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.1994 - 11.1998
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Killarney Elementary School
01.1992 - 06.1994
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
BS from Elementary Education
SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE
AA from General Education
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