Gwen Moore
Mars Hill
Summary
Passionate Elementary Teacher in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Madison County Schools
08.2005 - 06.2022
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- 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.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Teacher
Hopewell Public Schools
08.1994 - 08.2005
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Elementary Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12.1993
Skills
- Student Needs Assessment
- Activity Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Technology Integration
- Student Records Management
- Individualized Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Organizational Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
Completed LETERS 1 training 2022
I completed the LETERS 1 training during the 2002 school year.
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Madison County Schools
08.2005 - 06.2022
Teacher
Hopewell Public Schools
08.1994 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Elementary Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
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