Elementary School Teacher
As a 2nd, 3rd and then 4th-grade teacher for the Pocatello School District I applied progressive teaching methods and principles to classes of 20-30 students, improving standardized test scores. I developed interesting course plans to meet the academic, intellectual and social needs of my students. I presented and implemented interactive learning mediums to increase understanding of student materials. With my additional training in organization, I established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures in order to maintain structure in the classroom. I have always excelled in teaching English-Literature and Language Arts to diverse groups of students. I developed effective learning centers for reading assistance. I created targeting for various types of learners to balance work time with opportunities for students to observe, question and investigate. I established clear objectives for projects while communicating with students and coworkers, achieving a total understanding of grading rubrics and overall class expectations. I have always regularly communicated and informed parents about student issues and course weaknesses as well as strength areas.Teaching is the best profession for collaboration - teams of dedicated teachers, assistants, administrators and parents come together to create real progress in individual children and their communities. I have been so fortunate to collaborate with teams of dedicated professionals who are committed to giving their students the best possible future.