Enthusiastic middle school Language Arts teacher with fourteen years of experience providing excellent parent-teacher communication and a strong dedication to the overall development of students.
Skills
Creative questioning
Student-centered learning
Interpersonal skills
Positive learning environment
Outstanding social skills
Age-appropriate lesson planning
Computer proficient
Varied lesson plans
Work History
Middle School Language Arts TeacherAug 2013 - Current Waverly-Shell Rock Middle SchoolWaverly, Iowa
Create, plan, and teach lessons and units based on the Common Core standards.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators through face-to-face conversations, emails, weekly newsletters, and phone calls.
Keep an accurate record of student scores and grades using Infinite Campus.
Contribute to teams of teachers through team meetings and weekly PLCs.
High School English TeacherAug 2007 - Jul 2013 Waverly-Shell Rock High SchoolWaverly, Iowa
Worked with special education teachers in a co-taught setting to maximize student potential.
Contributed to building and district goals and demonstrated continuous growth and inquiry through an Individual Professional Development Plan.
Planned and developed curriculum for various English classes with a team of English teachers.
High School English TeacherAug 2003 - Jul 2007 North Butler High SchoolGreene, Iowa
Implemented numerous instructional strategies to meet the varied learning styles of students.
Connected student learning to the real world by bringing in guest speakers and taking students on field trips.
Organized and led the publication of the district's yearbook.
Education
Master of Arts: EducationCurrent Viterbo UniversityLaCrosse, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts: Secondary English Education2002 University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, Iowa
