Lori Woodall
Hendersonville
Summary
Dynamic second grade educator from Glendora Unified School District with 26 years of teaching experience, renowned for inspiring student motivation and enhancing critical thinking. Has a deep understanding of lesson planning, classroom management, and educational technology integration. Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning styles and needs. Strong communicator with a knack for fostering meaningful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Proven track record of creating engaging learning environments and promoting positive student outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher -
Glendora Unified School District
Glendora
02.1998 - Current
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Engaged students through discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Taught accelerated literary programs to elementary school students by guiding heterogeneous small group instruction.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Reading And Math
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN04-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA06-1997
Skills
- Project-based learning
- Assessment strategies
- Literacy development
- Critical thinking
- Instructional technology
- AVID teaching
- STEAM education
- Testing and grading
- Student motivation
- Student assessment
- Digital literacy
- Relationship building
- Smartboard proficiency
- Curriculum implementation
- Creative lesson planning
- Parent and student communication
- Formative assessments and standards-based grading
- Elementary education expertise
- 2nd grade lead teacher experience
- Classroom management
Timeline
Teacher -
Glendora Unified School District
02.1998 - Current
Master of Arts - Elementary Reading And Math
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona