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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards Affiliations Committees
Certification
Accomplishments
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Porscha J. Settlemyer

Knoxville

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Lonsdale Elementary School, excelling in lesson planning and classroom management. Proven track record of enhancing student engagement through innovative curriculum design and fostering strong parent communication. Adept at implementing evidence-based interventions, resulting in improved academic outcomes for diverse learners. Committed to professional growth and collaboration.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pre-K Teacher

Lonsdale Elementary School
Knoxville
08.2023 - Current
  • Instructed students in basic literacy, math, science, social studies, health, art, music, physical education, and other related areas.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors among students.
  • Participated in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in early childhood education.
  • Encouraged collaboration among peers through cooperative learning activities.

1st Grade Teacher

John Colemon Elementary School
Smyrna
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Attended professional development workshops related to best practices in teaching pedagogy or instructional strategies.
  • Promoted critical thinking by developing problem-solving activities that encouraged higher order reasoning skills.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress throughout the school year.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions designed to improve academic achievement among all learners.

PreK Teacher

Sam E. Hill Primary School
Knoxville
08.2014 - 06.2022
  • Plan and implements developmentally appropriate lessons for students
  • Conducts formal observations for educators using state of Tennessee teacher evaluation rubric
  • Demonstrates innovative classroom practices at district-wide professional learning development seminars
  • Encouraged parent involvement by providing feedback on student achievement at conferences or meetings.

Softline Team Trainer/Leader

Target
Knoxville
01.2008 - 08.2014
  • Assessed progress of employees during training programs, providing feedback as needed.
  • Conducted team training sessions, providing instruction on effective communication and problem-solving techniques.
  • Provided guidance to team members on best practices in customer service.
  • Formulated schedules and designated area assignments for daily shifts.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
07-2022

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education PreK3 Licensure

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN

Bachelor of Science - Child and Family Studies

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom/behavior management
  • Child development
  • Assessment techniques
  • Curriculum design
  • Parent communication
  • Team collaboration

Awards Affiliations Committees

  • Certified TEAM Teacher Evaluator, 01/19-present
  • TN Portfolio Teacher Evaluator, 01/19-present
  • PreK Curriculum Selection Committee, 01/19
  • Professional Development Presenter for district learning days, 08/18-present
  • Sam E. Hill Teacher of the Year, 2018
  • PLC Teacher Leader, 2016-2019

Certification

  • ELL endorsement completed in July 2023 at UT-Martin
  • PreK-3 Certified
  • Educational Leadership PreK-12

Accomplishments

  • Sam E. Hill Teacher of the Year 2018; Lonsdale Elementary Teacher of the Year 2025

Affiliations

  • Co-Investigator in CRRAFT Robotics program initiated by UT professors 2019-2024

Timeline

Pre-K Teacher

Lonsdale Elementary School
08.2023 - Current

1st Grade Teacher

John Colemon Elementary School
08.2022 - 07.2023

PreK Teacher

Sam E. Hill Primary School
08.2014 - 06.2022

Softline Team Trainer/Leader

Target
01.2008 - 08.2014

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Tennessee State University

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education PreK3 Licensure

University of Tennessee

Bachelor of Science - Child and Family Studies

University of Tennessee

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