Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Clay County Board of Education, excelling in classroom management and individualized instruction. Developed innovative lesson plans that fostered critical thinking and collaboration, enhancing student engagement. Committed to creating a safe learning environment while effectively communicating with parents to support student success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Clay County Board Of Education
Manchester
08.2002 - Current
Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Union College
Barbourville, KY
05-2011
Bachelors of Education P-5 Multiple Disciplinary -
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
05-2002
High School Diploma -
Clay County High Schools
Manchester, KY
05-1996
Skills
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Student assessment
Technology integration
Project-based learning
Curriculum development
Parent communication
Critical thinking
Collaboration skills
Behavior management
Instructional strategies
Professional development
Field trip planning
Individualized instruction
Problem solving
Inquiry-based learning
Homework assignment
Interactive teaching and learning
Effective listening
Special needs students
Student-centered learning
Assigning and grading work
Parent and student communication
Collaborative learning
Creative lesson planning
Small group instruction
Learning strategies
Cognitive and behavioral development
Data-driven instruction
Test grading
Verbal and written communication
Data analysis
Reporting and documentation
Testing and grading
Learning assessments
Special education
Test proctoring
Group instruction
Alternative learning methods
Innovative lesson planning
Social-emotional learning
Faculty collaboration
Student engagement
Classroom restocking
Parent-teacher conference coordination
Digital literacy
Child development
Creative lesson plan development
Group learning mechanics
Classwork assignment
Visual aids utilization
Timeline
Teacher
Clay County Board Of Education
08.2002 - Current
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Union College
Bachelors of Education P-5 Multiple Disciplinary -
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