A Dedicated Personal Development

Connie Say-O’Donnell

Educator

Phone 206-***-****

Email *************@*******.***

Address Black Diamond, WA 98010

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced educator with over 20 years of teaching excellence, specializing in creating dynamic and inclusive learning environments that drive student success. Adept at designing and implementing innovative curriculum strategies, differentiating instruction to meet diverse student needs, and fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Known for a commitment to continuous professional development and a passion for cultivating a lifelong love of learning in students. Proven track record of enhancing academic performance, promoting positive classroom dynamics, and contributing to school-wide initiatives. SKILLS

• Teach online/virtually using the Google teaching platform

• Attend professional meetings, educational

conferences, and teacher training workshops to

improve professional competency

• Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities

• Interpret the results of standardized tests to

determine students' strengths and areas of need

• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations

• Meet with parents or guardians through various

means to discuss their children's progress, advise them on using community resources, and teach skills for addressing student impairments

• Observe and evaluate students' performance,

behavior, social development, and physical health

• Confer with parents, administrators, testing

specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individual education plans

• Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and

procedures for maintaining order among students

• Provide a shared vision, shared leadership,

differentiation, when necessary, collaboration,

support of my students, families and m

EXPERIENCE

FIRST GRADE TEACHER — Muckleshoot Tribal School

Auburn, WA, August 2017 - June 2024

*Consistently created a nurturing and engaging classroom environment that fostered a love for learning and curiosity in first-grade students

*Implemented innovative teaching strategies that effectively supported diverse learning styles and significantly enhanced student academic growth

*Built strong, supportive relationships with students and parents, resulting in a collaborative and positive classroom atmosphere that promoted individual and group success FIRST GRADE TEACHER — Auburn Public Schools

Auburn, WA, August 1989 - June 2017

*Demonstrated exceptional classroom management and instructional skills, contributing to a positive and productive learning environment

*Received commendations for innovative lesson planning and effective differentiation techniques, leading to noticeable improvements in student achievement

*Consistently praised for fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, which enhanced communication and supported a collaborative school community EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION

— Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA, Jun 1989

Relevant Coursework

• General Ed (K-8) Reading (K-12)

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