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Vicki Grever

Vicki Grever

Plumas Lake,CA

Summary

Accomplished educator successful in classroom management and student evaluations.. Proven history of creating engaging learning environments and improving learner outcomes by adapting lesson plans to individual needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance, fostering social skills, and character development. Skillful in enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Organized and able to manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Teacher

Western Placer Unified School District
12.2002 - Current
  • Created and prepared academic and engaging lessons, assignments, and assessments utilizing various learning modalities while keeping in compliance with district, state, and national standards and guidelines.
  • Established and managed positive relationships with parents/guardians, and administration, using tact, empathy, and a problem-solving approach to share learner progress and successes as well as address both academic and behavior issues.
  • Helped up to 32 students each year develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Evaluated individual learner abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Drove learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by designing, facilitating, and leading diverse, hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with district teachers and administration to develop developmentally appropriate and rigorous common curriculum and assessments.
  • Planned and presented professional development training for All District Elementary Teachers and Administrators in using the Seesaw Interactive Learning Platform to help transition to online/distance learning.
  • Trained to be a Youth Development Facilitator to train school staff to support student safety, relationship building, youth leadership, community involvement, and skill building.
  • Participated in several curriculum pilots and adoptions in both Mathematics and English Language Arts.
  • Skilled in multimedia instruction using Google Suite, Microsoft, Seesaw, Flipgrid, iReady, Edpuzzle, Nearpod, PebbleGo, Blooket, Reflex Math, XtraMath, and others.
  • Skilled in teaching Early Literacy, Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Fine Arts, Physical Education, and Social Skills.

Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

California State University - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Skills

  • Instructional Techniques/Learner Engagement
  • Materials Sourcing
  • Time Management
  • Small Group Leadership
  • Distance Learning - Google Meet and Zoom
  • Collaborative Environments
  • Critical Thinking, Judgment, and Decision-Making
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Setting Learning Targets
  • Test and Assignment Evaluation

Accomplishments

  • Earned "Teacher Who Makes a Difference" for 2020/21 School Year.
  • Feature Teacher for Mathematics Instruction in 2016.
  • Team Leader for First Grade Teachers 2005-2019.
  • Seesaw Ambassador 2020-Present
  • Designed and Presented Character Development Assemblies 2019-Present

Timeline

Elementary Teacher

Western Placer Unified School District
12.2002 - Current

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

California State University - Sacramento

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Illinois State University

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