Je Tuttle
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic educator with experience at Deer Valley Unified School District, skilled in multimedia integration and classroom management. Successfully enhanced student engagement through developing innovative lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Committed to collaboration with parents and team to optimize student learning outcomes. Engaging academics and using various methods to help children learn. Has a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Deer Valley Unified School District
12.2022 - Current
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Collaborated with parents and educational team to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Planned lessons according to district and state standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Impacted lessons positively by incorporating smart boards, computers, games and music into classroom.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, ELA, and Social Studies.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- 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.
Classroom Teacher
Collins Family
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with parents to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
K-3rd Grade Science Teacher
Lubbock ISD
08.2009 - 12.2010
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
Education
Gen Ed Teaching Credential - Elementary School Teaching
Deer Valley Unified School District Teacher Prep Program
Phoenix, AZ05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Ministries
The Master's University
Santa Clarita CA06-2005
Skills
- Multimedia integration
- Lesson planning
- Lesson plan development
- Test administration
- Literacy strategies
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Classroom management
- Skills development
- Activity coordination
- Mathematics instruction
Certification
- Certified Elementary Teacher, State of Arizona
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Deer Valley Unified School District
12.2022 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Collins Family
03.2020 - 12.2021
K-3rd Grade Science Teacher
Lubbock ISD
08.2009 - 12.2010
Gen Ed Teaching Credential - Elementary School Teaching
Deer Valley Unified School District Teacher Prep Program
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Ministries
The Master's University
Endorsements
Literacy K-5
Structured English Immersion Endorsement