Dynamic 3rd Grade General Education Teacher at Colleton County School District, skilled in differentiated instruction and fostering student engagement. Successfully enhanced literacy development through tailored strategies, resulting in significant reading improvements. Adept at building strong relationships with students and parents, promoting a positive and respectful classroom environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade General Education Teacher
Colleton County School District
01.2011 - Current
Assessed student progress regularly using a variety of assessment tools, providing timely feedback.
Communicated effectively with parents regarding student achievements and areas for improvement, fostering strong home-school partnerships. Cultivated a culture of respect within classroom by modeling appropriate behavior and holding students accountable to high standards.
Upgraded and expanded skills regularly to meet changing job, cultural and educational requirements.
Incorporated social-emotional learning strategies into daily lessons, promoting students'' emotional well-being and fostering a positive classroom climate.
Interacted with students and parents, analyzed learning issues, created action plans and offered challenges and encouragement.
Taught diverse student groups and worked with educational data of varied types and purposes while integrating technology into teaching.
Organized field trips to supplement classroom learning experiences, exposing students to real-world applications of concepts taught in class.
Utilized data-driven instruction methods to identify areas needing improvement and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, resulting in a positive learning environment.
Improved reading skills through guided reading groups and one-on-one support for struggling students.
Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Education
Master of Science - Reading in Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
03-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Carolina
Aiken, SC
12-2010
Skills
Instructional adaptation
Individualized learning
Literacy development
Multitasking and organization
Adaptability and flexibility
Verbal and written communication
Student engagement
Differentiated instruction
Elementary education
Literacy instruction
Endorsements
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Read to Succeed Literacy Teacher
Timeline
3rd Grade General Education Teacher
Colleton County School District
01.2011 - Current
Master of Science - Reading in Elementary Education
Director of IMPACT | District Safety & Security Coordinator | Hearing Officer at Colleton County School DistrictDirector of IMPACT | District Safety & Security Coordinator | Hearing Officer at Colleton County School District