Adept at fostering family involvement and enhancing student learning through data-driven instruction. Known for empathy and patience, I successfully implemented differentiated strategies, significantly improving student reading skills and building strong relationships with parents and colleagues.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Fayette County Board Of Education
08.2012 - Current
Developed positive relationships with parents, communicating regularly about student progress and classroom happenings.
Enhanced students'' mathematical abilities through hands-on activities and real-world examples.
Provided individualized support for struggling learners, fostering a growth mindset and boosting confidence in their abilities.
Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and improve teaching effectiveness.
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Taught Reading and Math Intervention for 3.5 yrs.
RTA representative last year.
Familiar with Map Reading Fluency and Fastbridge progress monitoring.
Taught Kindergarten for 19 yrs.
Subbed for 2.5 yrs in Fayette County.
Kindergarten Teacher
Pendleton County Board of Education
11.2000 - 06.2012
Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher at Fayette County Board Of Education6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher at Fayette County Board Of Education