Zachary Gearhart
Fountain,CO
Summary
Accomplished Dean of Students successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Upbeat Dean of Students devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Harrison School District 2
2022.08 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive instructional approach across grade level teams.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
First Grade
Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8
2019.08 - 2022.08
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Long Term Substitute
Mesa County Valley School District 51
2019.01 - 2019.07
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO12.2018
Skills
- Collaborative Teaching
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Literacy Education
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Positive Reinforcement
- Teacher Collaboration
- Microsoft Office 365
- Google Drive and Classroom
- CRM software proficiency
Certification
- Orton Gillingham Phonics Training - July 2020
- READ ACT Certification, Colorado State University-Pueblo - January 2020
- CLDE Certification, Colorado Mesa University - December 2014
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Harrison School District 2
2022.08 - Current
First Grade
Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8
2019.08 - 2022.08
Long Term Substitute
Mesa County Valley School District 51
2019.01 - 2019.07
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Colorado Mesa University
- Orton Gillingham Phonics Training - July 2020
- READ ACT Certification, Colorado State University-Pueblo - January 2020
- CLDE Certification, Colorado Mesa University - December 2014
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