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MISTY GASPAIRE
*********@*****.*** 253-***-**** Yakima, WA 98903
Goal-oriented Teacher with expertise teaching young children. Upbeat when engaging with students and driven to maintain positive parent-teacher relationships. Focused on advancing student success resulting in academic excellence and social development. I am passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. I fell I am a dynamic educator with 17 years' experience in elementary education across a broad range of subjects, pre-k through 4th grade, seeking to utilize background to take next career step with respected school. Champions curriculum objectives to drive excellence in education and guide students towards success in accomplishing academic and personal goals. Proven success in leveraging differentiated learning techniques to lead students in surpassing performance benchmarks. Activity Planning
Proficient in [Software]
Technology Integration
Standardized Tests
Problem-Solving Skills
Classroom Management
Team Collaboration
Relationship Building
Safety Awareness
Compliance Standards
Differentiated Instruction
Student Monitoring
Lesson Planning
Individualized Instruction
Positive Reinforcement
Valhalla Elementary School Auburn, Wa,
WA
3rd Grade Teacher
08/2017 - 06/2023
Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character. Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships. Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum. Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement. Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
Selah Intermediate School Selah, WA
Technology Teacher
08/2016 - 06/2017
Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity. Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment. Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management Summary
Skills
Experience
policies for grade level.
Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum. Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement. Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
Pursued positive methods to correct student behavior, delivering constructive feedback upon improvement.
Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
Spanaway Elementary Spanaway, WA
2nd Grade Teacher
08/2015 - 06/2016
Upheld values-based approach to maintain positive culture among students and staff.
Directed individualized instruction in various subjects to achieve educational goals and drive curriculum requirements. Deployed assessment data to drive instruction and student mastery of standards.
Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
Prepared, administered and graded evaluative materials such as examinations and quizzes and created and maintained accurate student records.
Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.
Pursued positive methods to correct student behavior, delivering constructive feedback upon improvement.
Cultivated and developed inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families and staff.
Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
Chief Leschi Schools Puyallup, WA
Pre-k/Kinder/1st Grade Teacher
08/2005 - 06/2015
Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity. Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character. Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships. Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood / Elementary Education 06/2003
Education and Training