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Virginia Werth

Saint Charles,Missouri

Summary

Enthusiastic educator with strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Experienced in providing meaningful, quality instruction through best-practice instructional methods. Excellent communication abilities which foster proficient behavioral classroom management. Unwavering devotion to student success through transparent and accessible communication pipeline between parent and student. Devoted to creating and maintaining an inclusive and safe classroom community, resulting in a positive and uplifting learning environment for all students. Skilled in the implementation of learning-focused classroom initiatives which foster student supports and real-world learning. Advanced content knowledge and background in English Language Arts studies, including intentional implementation of anchor texts, which foster the social practice of reading and writing about oneself and the world.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Teacher Intern

Hickman High School
09.2023 - Current
  • Dedicated forty hours per week to professional development in full-time internship while teaching, mentoring and lesson planning in 10th grade World Literature and 12th grade English Language Arts Composition classroom during Spring 2024 academic semester
  • Curated lesson plans with proper accommodations and modifications for students which resulted in increase of student achievement in classroom
  • Supported students in successfully following classroom expectations and procedures through techniques outlined in Missouri Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support framework

Preservice Teacher

Battle High School
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Administered in-class activities while modeling steps which resulted in increase of student knowledge construction
  • Guided individualized instruction for students which resulted in increase of student academic support and wellbeing
  • Assisted Host Teacher in the planning and execution of classroom lesson plans which resulted in student achievement of various Missouri Learning Standards

Preservice Teacher

Rock Bridge High School
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Facilitated classroom discussions which resulted in increase of student understanding over specific learning targets
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, resulting in implementation of instructional adjustments and better supporting individual growth
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.

Preservice Teacher

Cedar Ridge Elementary
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Conducted teaching responsibilities of third-grade classroom, including implementation of creative, hands-on activities which fostered student curiosity and engagement
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with students and parents through regular communication regarding academic progress and behavior
  • Collaborated with clinical educator to develop individualized educational plans for students, ensuring optimal learning progress.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education - English Secondary (9-12)

University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
05.2024

Skills

  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Instructional Best Practices
  • Serving Diverse Communities
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Positive Student Support
  • Behavioral Classroom Management
  • Creative Instructional Methods
  • Parent Communication
  • Literacy development
  • Growth Mindset
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Differentiated Instruction

Certification


Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate

02/17/2024- 2027

  • Trained in providing initial help to adolescents experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge

Missouri Substitution Teacher Certificate

01/2021- 2025

  • Recipient of Substitute Certificate of License to Teach in the state of Missouri resulting from excellent educational achievement and proficiency in professional classroom experiences

Certificate in Multicultural Studies

05/2023- Present

  • Examined issues of social inequality and social stratifications globally and in the United States across fifteen credit hour courses, resulting in preparedness for cross-cultural interactions in our modern world

Honors

Dean’s List Recipient University of Missouri

Fall 2020- Spring 2024

  • Recognized for academic excellence having met the requirements of earning at least a 3.50+ semester GPA across 12 or more graded (A-F) credit hours and 3.0+ cumulative GPA

Timeline

Student Teacher Intern

Hickman High School
09.2023 - Current

Preservice Teacher

Battle High School
01.2023 - 05.2023

Preservice Teacher

Rock Bridge High School
09.2022 - 12.2022

Preservice Teacher

Cedar Ridge Elementary
09.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science in Education - English Secondary (9-12)

University of Missouri


Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate

02/17/2024- 2027

  • Trained in providing initial help to adolescents experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge

Missouri Substitution Teacher Certificate

01/2021- 2025

  • Recipient of Substitute Certificate of License to Teach in the state of Missouri resulting from excellent educational achievement and proficiency in professional classroom experiences

Certificate in Multicultural Studies

05/2023- Present

  • Examined issues of social inequality and social stratifications globally and in the United States across fifteen credit hour courses, resulting in preparedness for cross-cultural interactions in our modern world
Virginia Werth