Amber Geerdes
Casa Grande,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Grade 1 Teacher at Casa Grande Elementary School District, skilled in differentiated instruction and collaborative teamwork. Successfully integrated social-emotional learning, fostering empathy and self-awareness among students. Developed engaging lesson plans utilizing technology and visual aids, while mentoring new teachers to enhance instructional strategies and classroom management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Grade 1
Casa Grande Elementary School District
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues for curriculum development, sharing best practices and creating interdisciplinary units.
- Incorporated social-emotional learning into daily lessons, promoting empathy, self-awareness, and responsible decision-making among students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.
- Utilized formative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly for optimal learning outcomes.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse learners, ensuring all students were challenged appropriately and supported in their academic growth.
- Mentored new teachers in effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12-2020
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Central Arizona College
Coolidge05-2018
Skills
- Arizona teaching certification
- Visual aids creation
- Problem-solving skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Multitasking and organization
- Technology integration
- Differentiated instruction
- Computer skills
- Performance improvement
- Analytical thinking
Timeline
Teacher, Grade 1
Casa Grande Elementary School District
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Central Arizona College
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