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SHONA BELCHER

Harold

Summary

Innovative Kindergarten Teacher creates individualized lesson plans promoting intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of students. Adapts instructional strategies to meet various learning needs and objectives. Student-centric instructor with unwavering commitment to optimizing success. Resourceful Kindergarten Teacher successful at closely monitoring student growth and assessing comprehensive progress for individual students. Knowledgeable about current standards and willing to work long hours in and outside classroom.

Passionate Kindergarten Teacher armed with relevant experience in creating engaging lesson plans and integrating educational technology to drive student success. Strengths include fostering positive learning environments, encouraging creativity, and prioritizing individual student progress. Demonstrated impact through improved classroom engagement and collaboration in previous roles.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Jenkins Independent Schools
Jenkins
09.2023 - 05.2025
  • Utilized appropriate teaching methods to motivate students in academic tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavioral issues.

First Grade Teacher

Prestonsburg Elementary School
Prestonsburg
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Assessed student performance through formal testing and informal observation.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress throughout the school year.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions designed to improve academic achievement among all learners.
  • Encouraged parental involvement by communicating regularly through phone calls, emails, newsletters and parent conferences.
  • Planned and facilitated small group activities to enhance student understanding of material presented in whole-class setting.
  • Attended professional development workshops related to best practices in teaching pedagogy or instructional strategies.

First Grade Teacher

John M Stumbo Elementary School
Grethel
08.2019 - 05.2020

Education

Master of Arts - Early Elementary Education

Union College
Barbourville, KY
08.2006 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Science - Early Elementary Education

Pikeville College
Pikeville, KY
08.1991 - 08.1994

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment
  • Parent communication
  • Behavior management
  • Early childhood education
  • Classroom organization
  • Parent-teacher communication

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Jenkins Independent Schools
09.2023 - 05.2025

First Grade Teacher

Prestonsburg Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2023

First Grade Teacher

John M Stumbo Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2020

Master of Arts - Early Elementary Education

Union College
08.2006 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Science - Early Elementary Education

Pikeville College
08.1991 - 08.1994
SHONA BELCHER