Katie Arrington
Appomattox
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Elementary Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Onward Christian Academy
08.2022 - Current
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce fundamental concepts, increasing student motivation and participation.
- Taught core subjects of language arts, math, science, and history.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
Elementary School Teacher
Campbell County Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Arranged field trips as tool to provide students with real-world experiences.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
High School Teacher
Roanoke City Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2014
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Talked with students needing extra attention and made plans to assist with problems.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Conferred with parents and administration about student progress.
- Provided individual and small group instruction in order to adapt curriculum to needs of each pupil.
- Planned and supervised out of classroom activities and trips.
Middle School Teacher
Campbell County Schools
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Assessed student progress with course material through routine quizzes, final examinations and standardized assessments.
- Improved child-bonding skills by coordinating IEP meetings and family conferences.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Devised lesson plans aligned with curriculum and met varying student needs.
- Used positive reinforcement method to redirect poor behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2009
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Classroom Management
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Multitasking and Organization
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Patience and Persistence
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Onward Christian Academy
08.2022 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Campbell County Schools
08.2014 - Current
High School Teacher
Roanoke City Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2014
Middle School Teacher
Campbell County Schools
08.2009 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Liberty University
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