Julia Cantwell

A highly skilled and passionate educator, I excel in leveraging data-driven strategies to track student performance, identify learning gaps, and implement targeted interventions, resulting in measurable academic growth, including a 20% increase in standardized test scores, with proven data from Dysart Unified School District. As a relationship builder, I cultivate positive connections with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive and inclusive environment that enhances engagement and collaboration. Serving as a team leader, I have successfully guided professional learning communities (PLCs), mentored new teachers, and implemented cross-curricular strategies to strengthen instructional practices and boost morale. My innovative lesson designs are tailored to diverse learning needs, inspiring curiosity and a love of learning among all students. With a proven track record of success, 85% of my students consistently achieve or exceed grade-level proficiency in core subjects.

As an accomplished first and fourth-grade educator, I utilized data-driven approaches to monitor student progress, identify areas for growth, and implement personalized interventions, resulting in significant gains, including a 10% increase in reading, writing, and math proficiency. I built strong, trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues to create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged active participation and a love for learning. As a team leader, I collaborated with grade-level teams to develop innovative teaching strategies, mentor peers, and contribute to school-wide initiatives that elevated student achievement. My dynamic and engaging lesson plans meet the unique developmental needs of early and upper elementary learners, sparking curiosity and critical thinking. Through my dedication and expertise, the majority of my students consistently reached or surpassed grade-level expectations across core. I fully believe that classroom management and family/student relationships are what drive success for myself, student achievement, and school success.

• Engaging Instructional Designer: Created hands-on, interactive lessons that captured students’ curiosity and made learning meaningful, resulting in increased participation and enthusiasm for core subjects.
• Student-Centered Approach: Tailored teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles and developmental needs, ensuring every student felt supported and challenged to achieve their personal best.
• Collaborative Team Member: Partnered with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects and innovative strategies that enhanced classroom learning and encouraged teamwork among students.
• Positive Classroom Environment: Fostered a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students felt safe to take risks, ask questions, and develop a love for lifelong learning.
• Motivated students to take responsibility for their own learning through self-reflection exercises and goal-setting activities.
• Improved student writing skills through targeted feedback and regular practice assignments.
• Created an inclusive classroom environment that welcomed diverse perspectives and fostered cultural understanding among students.
• Served as a mentor to new teachers entering the profession, sharing valuable insights from personal experiences as an educator.

• Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring academic success for each student.
• Increased parent involvement in their child''s education by maintaining open communication lines and hosting regular parent-teacher conferences.
• Mentored new teachers on best practices for curriculum development and classroom management techniques.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive learning community.