Lara Buckner
Winterville
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Elementary School Teacher with a proven track record at Petra Christian Academy, skilled in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Committed to fostering student-centered learning and enhancing literacy strategies, I effectively collaborated with colleagues to elevate student achievement and create supportive learning environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Petra Christian Academy
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
Assistant Teacher
Primrose School of Kennesaw North
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
Elementary School Teacher (Part Time)
Vineyard Lutheran School
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, Australia02-2018
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student assessment
- Activity planning
- Literacy strategies
- Teacher collaboration
- Student-centered learning
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Petra Christian Academy
08.2020 - 04.2021
Assistant Teacher
Primrose School of Kennesaw North
01.2019 - 06.2020
Elementary School Teacher (Part Time)
Vineyard Lutheran School
02.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Swinburne University of Technology
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