Anna Riley
Mechanicsville
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Mehfoud Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives within a positive environment.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
Second Grade Teacher
Laurel Meadow Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of growth for students, implementing targeted interventions to close achievement gaps.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
Camp Counselor
Camp Blue Sky
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked with a team of education professionals to provide an enjoyable and memorable summer camp experience to Elementary-school-aged children
- Collaborated with colleagues on daily activities and responsibilities
- Supervised a group of campers with special attention to behavior and group management, health, safety, security, and personal and skill development.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
- Enhanced camper experience by organizing and leading engaging activities tailored to various age groups.
Student Teacher
Exton Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Planned and composed third-grade lessons for four subjects each day
- Developed and implemented an interactive road trip planning economics project
- Collaborated and cooperated with mentor to adopt daily classroom responsibilities and lessons
- Differentiated lessons for a variety of instructional and behavioral needs (including IEP progress)
- Guided students to work collaboratively in groups while maintaining the classroom's discipline.
Assistant Teacher
Delco Early Learning Center
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Cared for and educated children from the ages of 3 years to 5 years
- Collaborated with different teachers in order to monitor children and obtain teacher/child ratios.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Grades Preparation (PK-4)
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05.2023
Associate in Arts - Early Childhood Education
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA05.2021
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Teacher Collaboration
- Professionalism
- Safety awareness
- Materials sourcing
- Lesson Plan Development
- Relationship Building
- Patience and Persistence
- Problem-solving skills
Field Experience
- Penn London Elementry School, Avon Grove, PA, Reading Practicum, Kindergarten, 09/2022 - 12/2022
- Cold Harbor Elementry School, Mechanicsville, VA, Teacher Caddet, First Grade, 09/2017 - 05/2018
- Cold Harbor Elementry School, Mechanicsville, VA, Teacher Caddet, First Grade, 03/2017 - 05/2017
Certification
- CPR and MAT certified June 2022
Timeline
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Mehfoud Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Laurel Meadow Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Student Teacher
Exton Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023
Camp Counselor
Camp Blue Sky
06.2022 - 08.2023
Assistant Teacher
Delco Early Learning Center
09.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Early Grades Preparation (PK-4)
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Associate in Arts - Early Childhood Education
Delaware County Community College
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