Theresa Walker
O'Fallon,Mo
Summary
Dynamic First Grade Teacher from St. Cletus with a proven track record in fostering student success through play-based learning and multimedia instruction. Excelled in building positive relationships and adapting teaching methods to enhance student learning. Skilled in standardized tests preparation, achieving significant improvements in student outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
St. Cletus
08.2004 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher
Holy Infant
08.2001 - 05.2004
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO
St Louis, MO01-2001
Skills
- Play-Based Learning
- Multimedia instruction
- Standardized tests
- Materials sourcing
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
St. Cletus
08.2004 - Current
Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher
Holy Infant
08.2001 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO
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