Relationship driven elementary educator 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.
Skills
Student and parent relations
Community engagement
Goal planning
Team Building
Instructional leadership
Conflict Resolution
Administrative and Leadership Experience
05/2020 to Current
First Grade Classroom TeacherRegion One School District – Falls Village, CT,
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Instructed according to Common Core Standards as part of federal funding mandates for education.
Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
08/2021 to 12/2021
Principal InternJolyn Bergstrom And Darin Walters – City, STATE,
Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Introduced modifications to SEL curriculum and introduced new, effective instructional techniques.
Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
12/2019 to 05/2020
Head Instructional ParaprofessionalJolyn Bergstrom – City, STATE,
Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Assessed student social, emotional and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Adhered to predetermined behavior and academic plans and collaborated on adjustments.
Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to 5 by reviewing lesson teachings and providing differentiated assistance.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
09/2016 to 09/2019
Special Olympics LeaderUniversity Of North Dakota – City, STATE,
Developed strong interpersonal communication skills to promote relationship building with internal and external members.
Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events for programs and services.
Educated potential participants on available services and processes to engage in program.
Collaborated with university students to implement and enhance special olympics activities.
Coordinated monthly meetings for internal and external groups.
Education
Expected in 2022 to to
Master of Arts: Education Dakota Wesleyan University - Mitchell, SD GPA:
Currently still attending
Expected in 12/2019 to to
Bachelor of Science: Education University of North Dakota - Grand Forks, ND, GPA:
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Additional Information
Additional Training/Professional Development
What's the Problem? Dr. Matthew Lon-Focus on Root Cause Analysis- North Dakota Educational Leaders Conference, Dec. 2021.
We Need to Talk Daniel Ludvigson- Having Crucial Conversations- North Dakota Educational Leaders Conference, Dec. 2021.
Getting the Most Out of Professional Development- John Dryburgh and Paula Suda- North Dakota Educational Leaders Conference, Dec. 2021.
Using a Braided Funding Approach to Support District Initiatives- North Dakota Educational Leaders Conference, Dec. 2021.
Leveraging Hopes and Dreams to Improve Graduation Rates-Hailey Lang- North Dakota Educational Leaders Conference , Dec. 2021.
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