April Harrison
Bartlett
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Bon Lin Elementary School, excelling in classroom management and differentiated instruction. Cultivated strong relationships with students and parents, enhancing engagement through innovative teaching methods. Committed to professional development and fostering a supportive learning environment, ensuring every student achieves their full potential.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher -2nd and 3rd Grade
Bon Lin Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
Teacher - 1st Grade
McKenzie Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
Instructional Paraprofessional
Beaver Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Worked closely with lead teachers to develop curriculum materials that aligned with state standards and district objectives.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs, ensuring their individualized learning goals were met.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive and focused classroom environment.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and enhance instructional techniques.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism and dedication to their education at all times.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities throughout the school day by implementing structured routines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education - K-6
The University of Tennessee At Martin
Martin, TN12-2015
Skills
- Classroom management
- Instructional design
- Student assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Behavior management
- Parental communication
- Record keeping
- Extracurricular coordination
- Team collaboration
- Professional development
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
Timeline
Teacher -2nd and 3rd Grade
Bon Lin Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
Teacher - 1st Grade
McKenzie Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2021
Instructional Paraprofessional
Beaver Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Education - K-6
The University of Tennessee At Martin
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