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Emily Penning

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet Diocesan and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

2nd Grade Teacher

Ss. Peter and Paul School
07.2018 - Current
  • Planned lessons according to diocesan and state standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.

2nd Grade Teacher

Green Fields School
08.2015 - 05.2018
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • 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 Science - Elementary Education

University of Phoenix
Tucson, AZ
05-2015

Skills

  • Instructional strategies
  • Field trip coordination
  • Lesson plan development
  • Technology integration
  • Diversified instruction
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Relationship building
  • Individualized learning
  • Social skills development
  • Parent rapport and communication
  • Classroom management
  • Classroom materials
  • Academic record keeping
  • Standardized tests
  • Multimedia instruction

Accomplishments

- Designed and implemented curriculum for groups of diverse learners with a focus on STEM.

- Member of school STEM board.

- Science Fair Coordinator

- Experimented with hands-on and kinesthetic learning

- Taught summer courses with emphasis on art and STEM.

- For the past 9 years my students have consistently won a grand prize award at the Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Foundation science fair.

- Recently featured in Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson Newsletter for my work in Science education.

Affiliations

  • AZSTA

Timeline

2nd Grade Teacher

Ss. Peter and Paul School
07.2018 - Current

2nd Grade Teacher

Green Fields School
08.2015 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Phoenix

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