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Roxanne York

Roxanne York

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Summary

Passionate Reading Teacher offering well-developed skills in devising student strategies and promoting positive reinforcement. Pursuing a position in a busy public school where a qualified individual with an understanding of needs assessment and appropriate reading interventions is highly sought.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Reading Teacher

Eastern Howard Middle School
Greentown
08.2018 - Current
  • Promoted positive behavior management techniques while monitoring student conduct in the classroom.
  • Adapted lessons according to the needs of diverse learners including those with special educational requirements.
  • Created individualized learning plans for students who required additional assistance in mastering reading skills.
  • Engaged students in meaningful conversations about literature topics using higher order questioning techniques.
  • Encouraged critical thinking through the use of open-ended questions during class discussions.
  • Established an effective rapport with parents and guardians through regular communication regarding student progress.
  • Led book clubs or other extracurricular activities focused on fostering a love of literature among participants.
  • Collaborated with school administrators to ensure that all students were meeting state standards for reading proficiency.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to engage students in learning the fundamentals of reading.

Gen. Ed Teacher Grades 3-5

Bon Air Elementary School
Kokomo
08.2004 - 07.2018
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
  • Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elem. Education

Indiana University, Kokomo
Kokomo, IN
01-2004

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Behavior management
  • Student engagement
  • Curriculum development
  • Critical thinking
  • Literature discussion
  • Open-ended questioning
  • Text analysis
  • Intervention implementation
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Reading comprehension

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Reading Teacher

Eastern Howard Middle School
08.2018 - Current

Gen. Ed Teacher Grades 3-5

Bon Air Elementary School
08.2004 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Elem. Education

Indiana University, Kokomo

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