Ali Watson
Mountain Grove
Summary
Dynamic 4th Grade ELA Teacher at Mountain Grove Elementary, skilled in literacy instruction and classroom management. Successfully developed engaging lesson plans that enhanced reading comprehension and fostered critical thinking. Leveraged technology to boost student engagement and maintained strong parent-teacher communication, ensuring optimal educational outcomes for diverse learners.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade ELA Teacher
Mountain Grove Elementary
Mountain Grove
08.2022 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learners in language arts curriculum.
- Implemented interactive activities to enhance student understanding of reading comprehension.
- Facilitated small group discussions to promote critical thinking and peer collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations regularly.
- Integrated technology tools to support literacy instruction and student engagement.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and classroom updates.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects promoting cross-curricular learning.
- Managed classroom behavior by establishing clear expectations and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Monitored student progress throughout the year by tracking attendance records and test scores.
- Maintained accurate records of grades, attendance logs, and homework assignments using online systems such as Google Classroom or Schoology.
- Provided differentiated instruction based on individual student needs.
- Utilized small group instruction to promote collaboration among peers while addressing specific instructional goals.
- Collaborated with school administrators, colleagues, parents, and guardians to ensure the best educational outcomes for students.
- Promoted active engagement in literature circles by encouraging students to share their interpretations of stories with each other.
- Employed data-driven decision making processes to adjust instruction according to student performance on assessments.
- Integrated technology into daily instruction to engage students in learning activities.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student academic performance and behavior issues.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through various reading comprehension strategies.
- Established positive relationships with students by demonstrating respect for their ideas and opinions in class discussions.
- Led afterschool tutoring sessions for struggling readers or writers needing extra help.
Education
Master of Science - Literacy
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO12-2022
LETRS Training
Skills
- Literacy instruction
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Technology integration
- Student assessment
- Curriculum development
- Parent-teacher communication
References
- Dr. Shawna Gruben: Elementary Principal (417)926-3177 Ext. 1
- Mr. Chad Roberson: Elementary Assitant Principal (417)926-3177 Ext. 1
- Dr. Aaron Gerla: Superintendent of Mountain Grove Schools (417)926-3177 Ext. 3
Timeline
4th Grade ELA Teacher
Mountain Grove Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Literacy
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Missouri State University
LETRS Training
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