beth s.
Private tutor in Westfield, IN
Education
Second Grade Teacher with 11 years experience in elementary and preschool education. Demonstrated skill in individualizing instruction based on students' needs and interests.Committed to creating a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating, encouraging and supportive for all students. Experience Second Grade Teacher, 01/2014 - Current Indianapolis Lighthouse Charter Academy - Indianapolis, IN Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement. Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction. Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level. Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences. Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs. Second Grade Teacher, 08/2006 - 12/2014 Cottee River Elementary - New Port Richey, Fl Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards. Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction. Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress. Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
Experience
Highlights Florida Teaching Certificate Flexible and adaptive Indiana K-6 Certificate as of August 2015 Differentiated instruction specialist Urban public schools background Curriculum development Title I knowledge CPR, First Aid Certified Critical thinker Smekens Training IEPs knowledge Curriculum development Learning assessments
Availability
Weekdays at any time
Can Meet
Up to 45 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
I love to write write poems and read as much as I can. I am into the outdoors and hanging out with my two little boys Ayden and Max. I love teaching and helping kids.
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