Triva Gentzler
Van Alstyne
Summary
Professional educator with proven experience in guiding elementary students to academic success. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring supportive and effective learning environment. Highly adaptable, skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering student engagement. Known for reliability and capability to meet changing educational needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Classroom Teacher, RLA and Social Studie
Van Alstyne ISD
Van Alstyne, TX
08.2007 - Current
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs within the classroom.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging student participation and collaboration.
- Collaborated with parents and stakeholders to support student academic and social-emotional development.
- Led professional development workshops for colleagues on effective teaching practices and classroom management techniques.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on curriculum implementation and classroom dynamics.
- Integrated social-emotional learning strategies into daily routines, promoting healthy emotional growth in students while supporting academic achievement.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making to guide instructional planning, leading to improved student performance.
- Served on school-wide committees focused on improving school culture, resulting in increased overall satisfaction among staff members, parents, and students alike.
- Collaborated with grade-level team members to develop cross-curricular units that reinforced key concepts across subject areas.
- Served as Team Lead for more than 10 years.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Taught 2nd grade self contained GT class for one year at Van Alstyne Elementary.
- Functioned as part time instructional coach at Van Alstyne Elementary for 3 years
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK04-1994
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Collaborative learning
- Project-based learning
- Social-emotional learning
- Critical thinking
- Curriculum development
Accomplishments
Van Alstyne District Teacher of the Year
Distinguished Practitioner Institute
Texas Lesson Study
Autism Institute Training
Behavior Interventions that Work
Certification
Generalist EC-4
Generalist 4-8
English as a Second Language Supplemental
Gifted and Talented (hours complete and updated)
Timeline
4th Grade Classroom Teacher, RLA and Social Studie
Van Alstyne ISD
08.2007 - Current
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Oklahoma Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oklahoma Christian University