Ezelth Gattenby
Kansas City
Summary
Dynamic Elementary Classroom Teacher with a proven track record at North Kansas City School District, excelling in differentiated instruction and relationship building. Expert in fostering inclusive learning environments and leveraging technology to enhance student engagement. Committed to promoting critical thinking and positive behavior, ensuring every student achieves their potential.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Classroom Teacher
North Kansas City School District
Kansas City
06.2020 - Current
- Communicated effectively and promoted respect, kindness, and inclusion to encourage positive student behavior through example.
- Administered standardized tests in alignment with district requirements and routinely implemented informal assessments into daily activities.
- Implemented district-approved curriculum, materials, and instructional methods.
- Delivered small group and individual instruction to allocate attention across class and focus on building rapport with students.
- Outlined clear expectations and enforced appropriate student behavior.
- Documented student progress, attendance, and behavior and retained updated records per district policies.
- Fostered child-centered learning environments based in consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Coordinated lesson plans and implements appropriate technology-based learning tools.
- Liaised with parents and caregivers to provide updates on student progress, academic challenges, and areas of interest.
- Developed personalized instructional plans to accommodate individual student abilities, needs, and learning characteristics.
- Helped resolve student's behavioral problems by modeling and reinforcing positive responses.
- Maintained warm, nurturing classroom environment focused on learning and student support.
- Managed individual student and parent expectations with clear course objectives and guidelines.
Substitute Teacher
Adrian School District
Adrian
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Notified classroom teacher of student progress by leaving detailed notes.
- Used different teaching approaches and offered one-on-one instruction to help students with difficult concepts.
- Used course materials to teach lessons planned by absent teacher.
- Assisted students with assignments by explaining core concepts and promoting critical thinking.
- Helped students deal with challenging situations by modeling collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Supported other teachers in classrooms and in common areas such as bus lines and lunchrooms.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO12-2023
Bachelors - Elementary Education: Education
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, Missouri05.2020
Associates - Teaching: Education
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, Missouri12.2018
Specialists - General Education
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MOSkills
- Behavior modeling
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Technology integration
- Parent relations
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Relationship building
- Curriculum development
- Peer mentoring
- Empathy and patience
Certification
Elementary Education Certified
Affiliations
NKC Student Leadership Summit - 2023-2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elementary Classroom Teacher
North Kansas City School District
06.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Adrian School District
01.2018 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Northwest Missouri State University
Bachelors - Elementary Education: Education
Missouri Western State University
Associates - Teaching: Education
Metropolitan Community College
Specialists - General Education
Northwest Missouri State University