Classroom Teacher Professional Learning

Trisha R. Sellers

Kalamazoo, MI ***** 269-***-**** ********@*********.***

Dedicated and student focused Elementary School Teacher committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for all students. Adept at using positive reinforcement teaching techniques to encourage student behavior and growth. Proven leadership abilities with a track record of establishing meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff members. Areas Of Teaching Proficiencies Include The Following: Classroom Management ̴ Lesson Plan Development̴ Essential Instructional Practices ̴ Student Engagement Assessment Tools̴ Conflict Resolution̴ Technology Integration̴ Team Building and Leadership EDUCATION

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Master of Education in Leadership and Curriculum Instruction April 2009 Emphasis: Elementary Leadership and Curriculum Instruction Bachelor of Science in Education April 2000

Major: Elementary Exercise Science

Minor: Elementary Education

K-5 All-Subjects (self-contained classroom)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Three Rivers Community Schools, Park Elementary, Three Rivers, MI Classroom Teacher - 5thGrade August 2016-Present

● Create an inquiry based, growth mindset classroom environment for all students on a daily basis, employing strong interpersonal skills and consistency, thus allowing students to learn and grow.

● Implement the following programs with rigor and efficacy to achieve student growth: Eureka Math, CKLA Reading, DIBELS Next, and daily small-group reading and math interventions.

● Collaborate with grade level partners on a regular basis, as well as actively participate in professional learning community meetings.

● Provide support to all fifth-grade teachers as a district-wide Fifth Grade Team Leader.

● Provide a safe and comfortable environment in order to promote success for all students. Multi-Tier Support Systems Imitative (MTSS) August 2005-Present

● Review and implementation for Social Emotional Learning and Positive Behavior Supports.

● Assist building staff with behavior intervention strategies and implementation of positive behavior supports throughout the building.

● Assist school leadership teams in increasing family engagement and identifying barriers such as low income, disabilities, limited literacy, language, cultural, or ethnic considerations.

● Plan, coordinate, and implement programs and services for students designed to support behavior plans and 504s.

● Support students in coping with everyday living, maintaining healthy lifestyles, and developing positive relationship skills.

● Participate in or lead Student Support Team meetings; gathering data for review and planning. Battle Creeks Public Schools, Battle Creek, MI

Classroom Teacher - Ann J. Kellogg Elementary - 3rd Grade August 2003-June 2005 Classroom Teacher - Southwestern Middle School - 6th Grade ELA August 2001-June 2003

● Developed and implemented instructional lesson plans with grade level partners on a daily basis.

● Actively participated in professional learning community meetings to review student data to achieve student success.

● Used data to determine student grouping and differentiation.

● Provide a safe and comfortable environment in order to promote success for all students. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Park Elementary, Three Rivers, MI

School Improvement Team - Current Member 2020-Present Team Meeting - Manage and Organize Behavior Intervention, Schedule, and Assessment Professional Development - CBD Training 2020-2021

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