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Andrea Freeland

Williamsburg,VA

Summary

Expert Educator within multiple grades and location experiences devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through relationship building and positive environment. Caring relationship-builder with an "I Can Do" mindset and good decision-making skills. Works well with peers, administration, and support positions to provide a team approach for all students. Sets high expectations for all students consistently.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade

WJCC Public Schools
08.2006 - Current
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, language arts, and history.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Elementary Teacher, Math & Reading Interventionist

Roanoke County Schools
08.2002 - 06.2004
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
  • Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
  • Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
  • Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.

Elementary Teacher Grdaes K, 2, & 4

Rockingham County Schools
08.1994 - 06.2002
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV
05-1992

Skills

  • Mathematics instruction
  • Instructional technology
  • Project-based learning
  • Peer collaboration
  • Standardized tests
  • Materials sourcing
  • Elementary education
  • Field trip organization
  • Oral communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Student engagement
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Collaborative teamwork

Accomplishments

*Nominated for Teacher of the Year

*Teacher of the Year 2016 Matoaka

*Teacher of the Year 2000 & 1998 McGaheysville

*Multiple Winner DAR Education Grant

*Award Winner JMU Center for Economic Education Grant

*VDOE Recipient Grant and Video for The Role of Money and Economics

*Team Leader

*Science School Lead

*Social Studies School Lead

*Developed Partnership with National Parks

*Multiple Committees including report cards, curriculum writing, textbook adoption, and assessment


Certification

Collegiate Professional Certificate:

Early/Primary PreK-3

Elementary Grades 3-6

Middle Education 4-8

Timeline

Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade

WJCC Public Schools
08.2006 - Current

Elementary Teacher, Math & Reading Interventionist

Roanoke County Schools
08.2002 - 06.2004

Elementary Teacher Grdaes K, 2, & 4

Rockingham County Schools
08.1994 - 06.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Shepherd University

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