Teacher, Fourth Grade ELA Resume Example Woodstock Elementary, CCSD

TEACHER, FOURTH GRADE ELA

Professional Summary

Passionate and charismatic Education Professional with 17 years of classroom and coaching experience. Well versed in developing and implementing components of balanced literacy and workshop model. Focused on data driven strategic instruction to meet individual learning needs. Optimized student performance by promoting goal-oriented activities and encouraging critical thinking. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling a love of learning and promoting cooperative teamwork. Provided safe learning environment that fostered growth of students both academically and emotionally. Devoted to building strong relationships within the classroom, school, and home environments.

Work History

Teacher, Fourth Grade ELA, 07/2020 to Current
Woodstock Elementary, CCSD – Woodstock, GA

Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom including small group instruction, one-on-one conferencing, modeling, guided practice, gradual release model, think aloud and flipped classroom model.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in Reading, Writing and Language.
Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Served as Professional Learning Facilitator/ContentLead.
Gifted Endorsement Cohort - RESA, completion 5/2021

Instructional Coach - Literacy , 08/2017 to 05/2020
Birmingham Falls ES – Milton, GA

Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development, modeling instructional strategies, co-planning and co-teaching
Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data, learning standards and current curriculum
Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and develope action plans in response to determined student needs as part of PLC work
Designed, planned, and effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of professional development
Collaborated with administrators to determine literacy objectives based on school strategic plan
Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students, and parents to facilitate communication and support academic progress
Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community
Curated culturally affirming reading room to supplement classroom libraries
Fostered school community by participating in after school events
Served on school Leadership Team

Teacher, Gr. 1, 2, 3, & 4, 08/2005 to 05/2017
Medlock Bridge & Birmingham Falls – Fulton County, GA

Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
Promoted student engagement with proactive behavior modification, positive reinforcement techniques and diverse learning strategies
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies to promote student learning and engagement
Promoted and modeled lifelong love of learning and reading
Connected with parents and community organizations to promote involvement and build relationships
Communicated within Professional Learning Community to ensure student learning through formative, summative, and benchmark data analysis
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
Collaborated closely with peers to identify learning objectives and generate learning targets
Fostered classroom community focused on strong teacher-student relationships and strong peer relationships providing space where students felt comfortable, motivated, and willing to take risks
Developed and administered common formative assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs
Served as Grade Level Chair on school Leadership Team
Served as school Professional Learning Facilitator

Skills

Fluid in Balanced Literacy & Workshop Models
Strong decision-making and problem-solving
Effective communicator

Strong collaborator
Organization & planning
Build positive relationships with peers, students & stakeholders

Education

Master of Science: Reading And Literacy, 08/2019
Walden University - Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education, 2001
University of Michigan - Dearborn - Dearborn, MI

Professional Development

Teachers College Reading & Writing Project GMAS Prep Unit Workshop, Fulton County PD, 2020

Standards Mastery Framework Sessions, Fulton County PD, 2019 - 2020

Leveled Literacy Intervention Program, Fountas & Pinnell, 2019

Coaching Phonics Pathway, Fulton County PLD, 2019 - 2020

Phonics Pathway 3-5, Fulton County PLD, 2019

Summer Leadership Institute, Fulton County PLD, 2019

Instructional Coaching Pathway, Fulton County PLD, 2018 - 2019

Reading Units of Study Summer Institute, Teachers College Reading & Writing Project - Columbia University, 2018

Coaching Writing Institute, Teachers College Reading & Writing Project - Columbia University, 2017

Teachers College Reading & Writing Project Homegrown Institute - Writing 3-5, 2017

Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive Training, 2017

Fulton County Literacy Institute: Phonological Awareness & Phonics, RMC Research, 2017

TKES Training, GA DOE, 2017

Teachers College Reading & Writing Project Homegrown Institute - Writing K-2, 2016

Professional Learning Communities at Work Seminar, DuFour & DuFour, Atlanta GA 2008

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Woodstock Elementary, CCSD
Birmingham Falls ES
Medlock Bridge & Birmingham Falls

School Attended

Walden University
University of Michigan - Dearborn

Job Titles Held:

Teacher, Fourth Grade ELA
Instructional Coach - Literacy
Teacher, Gr. 1, 2, 3, & 4

Degrees

Master of Science : Reading And Literacy , 08/2019
Bachelor of Arts : Elementary Education , 2001

Teacher, Fourth Grade ELA Resume Example

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