Paula Halbach
Clarksburg
Summary
Focused and dedicated primary school educator with twenty years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages 10 to 11 using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials, assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Mother Of God School
08.2008 - Current
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- 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.
- 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.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, reading, English and social studies.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
5th Grade Teacher
Carroll County Public Schools, Mt. Airy Elementary
08.2005 - 06.2008
- Taught core subjects of math, social studies, and language arts.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Ed;Curriculum, Instruction, &Assessment
Walden University
Online05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA05-2005
High School Diploma -
Damascus High School
Damascus, MD06-2001
Skills
- Active student participation
- Cultural awareness
- Multimedia instruction
- Multitasking and organization
- Lesson planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Field trip organization
- Student testing
- Literacy instruction
- Proficient in Google Classroom
- Differentiated instruction
- Behavioral management
Certification
- Certified by the Maryland Department of Education, expires 2027
Elizabeth Ann Seton Award
The Elizabeth Ann Seton Award for excellence in teaching at Mother of God School. Presented to me during the 2022-2023 school year.
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Mother Of God School
08.2008 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Carroll County Public Schools, Mt. Airy Elementary
08.2005 - 06.2008
Master of Science - Elementary Ed;Curriculum, Instruction, &Assessment
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Damascus High School
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