Emily Steffens
Montgomery,TX
Summary
Hard working and dedicated teaching professional with a decade of experience in elementary education. Strengths in effective classroom management, differentiated instruction, parent collaboration, and student-centered strategies have consistently driven positive learning outcomes and fostered a love for learning.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st & 2nd Grade Teacher
Saudi Aramco School- Dhahran
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
08.2008 - 05.2012
- Fostered positive classroom environment in a highly diverse classroom through strong and loving management strategies.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate different learning styles and to meet my students individual needs.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning experience and make learning fun.
2nd & 3rd Grade Teacher
Valley Oaks Elementary
Houston, TX
08.2002 - 05.2008
- Nominated for teacher-of-the-year on three occasions and voted by the staff teacher-of-the-year during the 2005-2006 school year.
- Assisted with school-wide initiatives focused on increasing literacy rates among students, implementing targeted interventions for struggling readers.
- Utilized differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
Education
Master of Science - Education
University of Phoenix
Online05-2010
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-2002
Accomplishments
Taught Cubbies and Sparks in the Awana program for 10 years.
Taught children's church from nursery - grade 7 for 16 years.
Children's ministry director for 6 years.
Homeschooled our 3 children for 6 years.
Certification
Certified to teach in Texas grade 1 - grade 8.
Timeline
1st & 2nd Grade Teacher
Saudi Aramco School- Dhahran
08.2008 - 05.2012
2nd & 3rd Grade Teacher
Valley Oaks Elementary
08.2002 - 05.2008
Master of Science - Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Houston