Polly Braddy

• Mentored new teachers in curriculum planning and instructional strategies, improving their teaching effectiveness.
• Developed strong relationships with teachers and administration, fostering open communication about teachers progress and goals.
• Participated in HLP trainings and professional development to grow my knowledge of HLPs as well as offer support for new teachers growing in their knowledge.
• Completed my Orton Gillingham certification as well as co-led an Orton Gillingham to a school district.

• Built strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
• Promoted a positive learning environment by incorporating social-emotional learning strategies into daily activities.
• Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development, enhancing academic growth for all participants.
• Provided ongoing assessment of student progress, adjusting interventions as needed to optimize results.
• Streamlined the intervention process by developing and implementing efficient systems for tracking student data, progress monitoring, and documentation.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, interventions implemented, and modifications made to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.
• Coordinated with other professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and school psychologists to address comprehensive student needs.
• Developed data-driven intervention plans based on thorough analysis of assessments and observations.

I taught second and third grade math while continuing to develop strong relationships with parents and administrations and foster a supportive learning environment for all students.

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
• Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.

Worked as a 3rd grade reading, writing, and math teacher. While at this school district, I also worked with the afterschool tutoring service. My final year here I was lead teacher for our grade level for math.

• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
• Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.