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School Teacher

Location:
Schiller Park, IL
Posted:
September 29, 2015

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Sharon Wilkin

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Aurora, IL ****6

Cell phone: 1-605-***-****

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Elementary Education Teacher

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and Grades

Introduction

I have taught for four years in the school system and enjoy teaching the children. It is a challenge that is exciting. Everything from making lesson plans, and using manipulatives to get across ideas, to grading papers at the end of the day; makes this work exciting. I have a caring heart that wants to see children achieve their highest goals in education.

Areas of Teaching Proficiency Include the Following:

Creative lesson planning

Computer software: Word, E-mail, Internet, Smart Board, Renweb

Communicating over the phone with people

Commitment to the teaching profession

Commitment to excellence in education

Knowledge of Active Learning Strategies

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (2010) Major: Elementary Education/English

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

State of Montana (2012) and State of South Dakota (2011) certified for five years.

Professional Teaching Experience

Johnson Corners Christian Academy- Watford City, ND 2014-2015 school year

Taught K,1st grades

Introduced students to reading, writing and math

Organized lessons

Prepared grades

Renewed ACSI certification for elementary teacher

Did ACSI standardized testing

Did Art and Music for students

Sun Valley Indian School – Sun Valley, AZ 2013-2014 school year

Taught 4th and 5th grades

Found new ways of teaching a subject and reviewing a subject with the students

Maintained a good rapport with other colleagues and staff

Helped out with feeding the animals in my spare time

Helped with driving the vans when needed

Spent as much time as possible on working on lessons

Also took webinars online from ACSI for further education

Learned how to use the Smart Board and used it often in the classroom for lessons

Deer Creek Elementary- Glendive, MT 2012-2013 school year

Taught 2nd through 4th grade

Worked into the night and on weekend on lessons and lesson planning

Listened to advice and counsel and tried to implement the information that was given to me.

Used the resources available to teach the classes

Tiospa Zina School –Agency Village, SD 2011-2012 school year

Taught Fifth Grade in the Elementary section of the school.

Worked into the night and on weekend on lessons and lesson planning

Tutored students afterschool to make sure that they came up to level in academics

Adjusted teaching style to help the students in the best way possible

Held student/teacher conferences once a quarter

Participated in the school science fair

Learned the promethean board and use it frequently

Listened to advice and counsel and tried to implement the information that was given to me.

Attended Dakota language classes as time permitted

Looked for creative ways to present the lessons to the students and still remain in compliance with the requirements of the coaches.

Worked, with the students, on a project that involved making an essay, PowerPoint presentation, and display box of biomes.

Had the students work in “Write to Learn” program.

Used Active learning strategies to engage the students in their learning experience.

Student Teaching at Calvary Christian School – Naperville, IL 2010

Taught the fourth grade class under a cooperating teacher

Listened and learned how to organize time and plan ahead

Worked long hours knowing that it produced the best teacher

Cooperated with teachers and helped in the speech meet

Team player and asked questions as needed

Used manipulatives and learning strategies to teach the lessons.

Other Achievements

Taught piano for 14 years

Taught Sunday School for 12 years



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