Lynze Templeton
Clifton
Summary
Dedicated teacher with over 10 years of experience in elementary education. Skilled in fostering critical thinking and contributing to improved student performance and collaboration. Committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K, 1st, and 4th Grade General Ed. Teacher
Wayne County Board Of Education
Wayne County, Tennessee
08.2013 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
- Assessed student performance through formal and informal evaluations.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect and collaboration.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development and success.
- Integrated multiple subjects within lessons, allowing for cross-curricular connections and deeper understanding of concepts.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, technology integration, and professional growth.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent routines and expectations for all students.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Enhanced student understanding by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual learning styles.
- Boosted reading comprehension skills through the implementation of guided reading groups and interactive readalouds.
- Supported struggling learners with targeted interventions, leading to improved academic performance over time.
- Developed critical thinking skills in students through problem-solving activities and inquiry-based learning approaches.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress through conferences, emails, newsletters, and phone calls.
- Implemented data-driven instructional strategies to address diverse student needs and close achievement gaps.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions and monitor student progress throughout the year.
- Increased student collaboration by incorporating group projects and cooperative learning activities into lesson plans.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards, and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY12-2025
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Motivating students
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Public speaking
- Classroom instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
- Small group instruction
- Learning strategies
- Innovative lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Technology integration
- Group instruction
- Classroom technology
- Project-based learning
- Community involvement
- Testing and grading
- Elementary education
- Student evaluations
- Assessment strategies
- Faculty collaboration
- Special needs students
- Feedback implementation
- Literacy development
- Instructional methods
- Program development
- Special education
- Assigning and grading work
- Inquiry-based learning
- Standardized testing
- Test grading
- Tennessee teaching credential
- Classwork assignment
- Homework assignment
- Parent and student communication
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
- Flexible and adaptive
- Creative lesson planning
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Kinesthetic learning
Timeline
Pre-K, 1st, and 4th Grade General Ed. Teacher
Wayne County Board Of Education
08.2013 - Current
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
University of The Cumberlands