Whitney Mayer
Morehead City,North Carolina
Summary
Passionate Kindergarten Teacher with relevant experience in creating engaging lesson plans and integrating educational technology to drive student success. Strengths include fostering positive learning environments, encouraging creativity, and prioritizing individual student progress. Adapts instructional strategies to meet various learning needs and objectives. Skilled in classroom management, curriculum development, and fostering emotional intelligence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Carteret County Public School System
Morehead City, North Carolina
08.2017 - Current
- Assessed students' progress and created reports for parents, administrators, and other teachers.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Improved students' reading independence using methodical sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and strategies for decoding by sounding out words.
- Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching practices.
- Incorporated technology into classroom instruction when appropriate.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
Special Education Preschool Teacher
Carteret County Public School System
Morehead City, North Carolina
08.2013 - 08.2017
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
- Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
Education
B-K Licensure -
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12-2013
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Meredith College
Raleigh05-2010
Master of Education - Learning, Design & Technology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Technology Team Member (2020–2021)
- Team Leader (2021–2023)
- MTSS Team Member (2022–Present)
- Student assessment
- Technology integration
- Instructional technology
- Differentiated instruction
- Strong Organizational Abilities
- Parent-teacher communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Carteret County Public School System
08.2017 - Current
Special Education Preschool Teacher
Carteret County Public School System
08.2013 - 08.2017
B-K Licensure -
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Meredith College
Master of Education - Learning, Design & Technology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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