Whitney Gardner
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Charismatic and dependable educator with 10+ years of experience delivering education assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic, social, and personal goals; while instilling the love of learning and cooperative teamwork. Adept in application of excellent communication and problem solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Math Interventionist
Peruvian Park Elementary
Sandy, Utah
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Worked with students in classrooms, small study areas or environments to provide educational support.
- Worked with Kindergarten-5th-grade students on specific math concepts.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak math subjects and build skills on stronger ones.
- Identified students with math anxiety disorders and other learning challenges and referred to appropriate professionals for further help.
- Tracked learning progress in order to identify opportunities to enhance tutoring methods and help students achieve math goals.
Barista
Pink Elephant Coffee Roasters
Park City , Utah
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Constantly expanded personal knowledge of coffee styles and varieties.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
- Made and served 50 café beverages per day with speed, quality and consistency.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
Kindergarten Teacher
Plymouth Elementary
Taylorsville, Utah
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Reading Interventionist
Westbrook Elementary
Taylorsville, Utah
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
Yoga Instructor
Core Power Yoga
Holladay, Utah
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Kept studio area safe, organized and comfortable for students.
- Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Swimming Instructor
Gardner Swim School
Holladay, Utah
05.2009 - 07.2014
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Organized and taught swimming lessons to children aged 3 to 12 years, including those with special needs.
- Tracked students' progress and gave constructive feedback to students parents for skills requiring improvement.
- Taught students pool and water safety guidelines.
- Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Utah State University
Logan, UT05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Utah
Salt Lake City05.2016
Skills
- Elementary education
- Individualized instruction
- Relationship development
- Writing assessments
- Child development
Climbing, hiking and paddle boarding.
I love the outdoors! I have been climbing for 5+ years and it is my favorite thing to do when I have down time; indoors or outdoors. I also love to hike and paddle board with my dog, Goose. Climbing, hiking, paddle boarding, really anything to do with being outdoors brings me so much joy!
Additional Information
References:
Name: Lyndsee Wheeler
Occupation: Teacher
Relation: Prior co-worker
Phone: 801-662-8734
Name: Traci Wilde
Occupation: Teacher
Relation: Family friend
Phone: 801-897-0369
Name: Steph Nykamp
Occupation: Teacher
Relation: Family Friend
Phone: 801-671-0755
Timeline
Barista
Pink Elephant Coffee Roasters
01.2020 - 03.2020
Math Interventionist
Peruvian Park Elementary
10.2019 - 05.2020
Reading Interventionist
Westbrook Elementary
10.2017 - 05.2018
Kindergarten Teacher
Plymouth Elementary
09.2016 - 05.2019
Yoga Instructor
Core Power Yoga
05.2013 - 05.2016
Swimming Instructor
Gardner Swim School
05.2009 - 07.2014
Associate of Arts - Education
Utah State University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Utah
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