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Whitney Reed

Whitney Reed

Portland

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated Elementary School Teacher with a proven track record across pedagogical systems. I have excelled in main steam, IB, Waldorf and ESL settings both in Oregon and internationally. I am skilled in relationship building, and crafting multi modal learning experiences. Expert in differentiated instruction and fostering emotional intelligence, I create engaging, inclusive learning environments that promote academic and social growth for all students.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Shining Star Waldorf School
07.2020 - Current
  • Designed and implemented curriculum for grades 1-4
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for students.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.

Elementary School Teacher

North Clackamas School District
09.2016 - 06.2020
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.

ESL Teacher

Seoul Public Schools
04.2011 - 04.2013


  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

English Language Teacher

Social Action for Women
06.2010 - 03.2011


  • Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum for Refugees from Myanmar ages 14-21 for entrance into Thai university.
  • Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning.
  • Cross the boarder repeatedly to help retrieved at-risk women and children from oppressed groups and bring them to Thailand.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Concordia University
Portland, OR
05-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05-2010

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Play-based learning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Literacy strategies
  • Curriculum development
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Cultural awareness
  • Collaborative teamwork

Certification

  • Licensed Teacher - OR Preliminary teaching License #506146
  • Orton Gillingham Trained
  • TEFEL Certificate
  • Center for Anthroposophy Renewal Graduate

Interests

Travel, Thrown Pottery, Singing, Painting, Poetry, Historical Reenactment, Swing Dance, Irish Music Performance, Cooking, Community Engagement and Advocacy

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

Shining Star Waldorf School
07.2020 - Current

Elementary School Teacher

North Clackamas School District
09.2016 - 06.2020

ESL Teacher

Seoul Public Schools
04.2011 - 04.2013

English Language Teacher

Social Action for Women
06.2010 - 03.2011

Master of Arts - Education

Concordia University

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of Arizona

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