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Classroom HighlightsDeveloped and implemented a formal classroom learning environment for a class of 25 based on the Colorado Alignment Project documents.Created cross-curriculum units to increase understanding of content and relationship of content to student experiences.Initiated a weekly newsletter, phone calls, and meetings to facilitate effective communication with parents and students.Created classroom management system using behavior charts, praise, and redirects.Additional ActivitiesParticipated in weekly teem meetings and PLC's, training opportunities, and school committees.Organized and administrated multi-leveled Guided Reading groups within the classroom.Attended professional development workshops with the International Reading Association.

Designed reading program that increased student motivation to read many types of genre and be challenged at a higher level according to student needs. Taught effective study skills, decision making, and problem solving strategies.Improved confidence in reading by helping students set goals then reach those goals.Tutored students with language processing disabilities using the Orton-Gillingham method.

Classroom HighlightsDesigned an academic year-long scope and sequence using cross-curriculum units.Developed thematic and child-centered units incorporating technology and the arts.Created weekly newsletters and initiated monthly phone calls to increase parental involvement and collaboration.Additional ActivitiesParticipated in weekly administrative meetings, training opportunities, and parent-teacher conferences.Incorporated age appropriate physical education activities once a week for the preschool.

Developed and implemented thematic unit on "The Five Senses" interrelating materials through math, science, and reading areas.Applied a range of classroom management techniques including personal responsibility, positive reinforcement, rewards, and consequences.Assisted with parent/teacher conferences and parent communication.

Lead and directed six team trips to South Africa in the summer months.

I lead groups of students on summer trips to South Africa and lead and conducted a series of camps while we are there.

Classroom HighlightsDeveloped and implemented a formal classroom learning environment for a class of 15.Created cross-curriculum units to increase understanding of content and relationship of content to student experiences.Initiated a weekly newsletter, phone calls, and meetings to facilitate effective communication with parents and students.Created classroom management system using behavior charts, praise, and redirects.Additional ActivitiesParticipated in weekly administrative meetings, training opportunities, and parent-teacher conferences.Organized and instituted a school-wide conflict resolution program in 2006-2007.Attended professional development workshops with the International Reading Association.

Contributed to student learning in small group and large group settings.Developed integrated lessons in math, reading, science, and social studies based on Illinois state standards.Attended administrative meetings, training opportunities, and parent/teacher conferences.ADDITIONAL TUTORING AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Education

Bachelor Of Arts, Elementary Education

Masters, School Library & Instructional Leadership

Masters, Masters Of Arts In Education