Elizabeth Reasoner
Goodlettsville
Summary
Accomplished Kindergarten Teacher at Robertson County Board of Education, renowned for leveraging differentiated instruction and strong relationship-building skills to enhance student academic growth and emotional well-being. A Literacy leader that assisted with a school-wide literacy initiative at Greenbrier Elementary, significantly improving reading skills through innovative strategies and collaborative efforts.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Robertson County Board Of Education
07.2010 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
Literacy Leader
Greenbrier Elementary School
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Developed a school-wide literacy initiative, involving all stakeholders in promoting a culture of reading and writing.
- Facilitated after-school tutoring sessions for students requiring additional support in developing their reading and writing abilities.
- Enhanced literacy skills by implementing targeted reading strategies and interventions for struggling students.
- Evaluated student progress using data-driven assessments and adjusted instructional strategies accordingly.
- Led professional development workshops on effective literacy instruction techniques for fellow educators.
- Reviewed curriculum materials regularly, ensuring alignment with state standards and research-based best practices in literacy instruction.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized literacy plans tailored to meet each student''s unique needs.
- Served on the school''s Literacy Leadership Team, collaborating with colleagues to establish common goals and expectations for student achievement.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in literacy instruction and assessment.
- Mentored new teachers in implementing best practices for teaching reading and writing skills.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN12.2004
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Early Childhood Development
- Early Reading
- Group and individual instruction
- Fine Motor Skills
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Relationship Building
- Play-Based Learning
Accomplishments
- Level 5 Teacher
- Peer Reviewer for the Tennessee Dept of Education. I assisted with evaluating Kindergarten teachers portfolio from across the state.
Additional Information
Statement of Faith
I believe God offers eternal life as a gift and that it must be received by faith through God's grace alone. The life that comes from this gift is a permanent possession of the one receiving it.
Timeline
Literacy Leader
Greenbrier Elementary School
06.2020 - 06.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Robertson County Board Of Education
07.2010 - Current
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Trevecca Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
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