Whitney George
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated Educator with more than 10 years of experience and advanced verbal and written communication skills for delivery of quality instruction and creation of a positive learning environment. Skilled in best practices for individual student learning. Experienced in use of technology to supplement traditional classroom delivery, including Smart Board interactive hardware and software. Improves student engagement by facilitating interactive and collaborative use of classroom devices, digital curriculum and assessments for learning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Stella Maris Academy
La Jolla, CA
08.2014 - Current
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills
- Cultivated language skills through use of shared reading, small reading groups, and customized interventions to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language
- Supported students in developing important early math skills through hands on learning experiences and highly engaging lessons and activities
- Pioneered a social-emotional learning curriculum in the San Diego Catholic Diocese, mentoring peers with implementation
- Observed and assessed comprehensive student growth including academic, social and personal skills
- Collaborated as a member of the Learning Support Team in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual, and social development of students in grades TK - 3rd grade
- Provided guidance and shared information to peers after attending numerous professional development trainings
Education
Master of Arts - Specialization in Reading
National University
San Diego, CA06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2010
Skills
- Early Childhood Development
- Student progress reporting
- Special Education
- IEP and 504 Plan experience
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Functional knowledge of Spanish
Accomplishments
- National University's Z Teacher of the Year Award in 2015
- Member of a Leadership Coalition with the Catholic Diocese of San Diego aimed at mentoring teachers with the development and implementation of Standards Based Grading and Report Cards from 2019-2021
- Member of the Johnson Fellowship Program at USD from 2015-2020
Certification
- Certificate in Inclusive School Practices
- Cleared Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
- First aid and CPR certified
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Stella Maris Academy
08.2014 - Current
Master of Arts - Specialization in Reading
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Arizona
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