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Emily Reynolds

West Chester,PA

Summary

Enthusiastic Educator experienced in fostering a positive and efficient classroom culture that highlights the assets of a diverse population for over 5 years. Dedicated to providing engaging and equitable lessons through Universal Design and Culturally Relevant Pedagogy. Utilizes a differentiated, student-oriented approach rooted in data to optimize individual outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

First Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher

Rose Tree Elementary
09.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated on the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Committee earning and maintaining a Tier II Fidelity Recognition
  • Contributed to a 98% Pennsylvania Education Building score earning a US News & World award and #27 ranking elementary school in Pennsylvania
  • Earned Pennsylvania Tenure through several distinguished observations
  • Served as mentor for a new teacher


Second Grade General Education Teacher

Rose Tree Elementary School
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Communicated with stakeholders in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support meetings to address student needs through data
  • Designed and implemented tier I and II interventions based on progress monitoring data
  • Developed positive behavior supports and rewards to support diverse needs

Second Grade General Education Teacher

Penn London Elementary School
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Established engaging routines for optimal learning during synchronous and asynchronous virtual learning
  • Adapted instructional teaching strategies for a diverse group of students in the virtual format
  • Encouraged a positive classroom community environment through multiple social emotional activities and teacher created resources

Multi-age Kindergarten Teacher

Ayeyarwaddy International School
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Designed and revised the Kindergarten English Language Arts curriculum for relevancy and applicability with the goal of greater achievement
  • Facilitated explicit phonics strategies to develop a foundation for reading skills in English
  • Collaborated with a diverse teaching team from around the world of native and non-native English speakers to introduce and implement research-based approaches into the education system of a developing country

Teaching English

SOSEA San Lucas Sacatepéquez Nursery
01.2017 - 01.2017
  • Created enrichment activities to introduce English to children, ages 1-6

Methods Student

Newark Charter School
03.2018 - 05.2018
  • Led classroom instruction using Core Knowledge Curriculum based lessons
  • Recorded and reflected on videoed lessons to improve pedagogy
  • Became knowledgeable of Common Cores and Core Knowledge Standards to design learning objectives and measurable assessment data to architect instruction

Teaching English

Biblioteca Kallipanchis
06.2018 - 06.2018
  • Designed and taught lessons in English to students, ages 6-12
  • Enhanced cultural appreciation by tutoring primary aged students on their homework

Student Teaching

May B. Leasure School
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Developed and implemented differentiated lessons in all subject areas to a diverse class of first grade students in a low-income setting through co-teaching, whole group and small groups using varied scaffolded instruction
  • Conducted and analyzed equity and justice in education research through Equity Literacy and Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
  • Improved previous technology use in the classroom through the design of engaging lessons that enhanced student learning through SMART Board, PowerPoint/Prezi, Excel and Webcam technology

Student Teaching

Jennie E. Smith School
03.2019 - 05.2019
  • Conducted a wide variety of diagnostic assessments to determine English Language Learners’ specific areas of weakness, in addition to strengths, through prior language knowledge of their native language
  • Instructed and provided support in the target language to students in their primary classrooms, as well as teaching small groups using the Pull-Out model in an individualized setting
  • Advocated for English Language Learners and their families through facilitated communication, as necessary

Aquatics Director

Pingree Experience Day Camp
06.2013 - 08.2019
  • Manage and evaluate employees by providing constructive feedback
  • Respond quickly and efficiently to high stress situations
  • Lead large amounts of children through self-created games and activities

Tutor

The College School
  • Provided guidance to a third-grade student in phonology, reading comprehension and fluency
  • Worked with an eight-grade student to improve writing complex sentences, five paragraph essays and choosing rich details to support writing
  • Created and shared auxiliary materials to aid in student’s learning

Education

Master of Education - Reading Specialist Endorsement

Liberty University
Online
08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, English As A Second Language

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
05.2019

Skills

  • Data Driven Instruction
  • CPR Certified and Basic Life Support Certified
  • Heggerty Phonological Awareness trained
  • Utilizes Whole Child approach
  • Incorporation of American Sign Language
  • Technology Integration
  • Interpersonal relationships through the Whole Child Approach
  • Professional communication and engagement with caregivers
  • Social Emotional Learning
  • Conversant in BICS Spanish
  • Collaborative problem solving

Leadership Experience

  • University of Delaware Outing Club, Newark, DE, Certified Officer, 2018-2019-Arrange a wide variety of outdoor adventure trips using topography and time-control-plans, Execute problem-solving when leading outing trips that serve over 2,400 university students
  • University of Delaware Rowing Team, Newark, DE, Division I Scholarship Athlete, Fall 2015-Spring 2018-Worked with team members to achieve common goals, Displayed a strong work ethic through rigorous year-round training, Utilized time management skills to remain organized and adapt to unexpected changes
  • Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Newark, DE, Elected Representative/ Engagement Committee Member, Fall 2016-Spring 2018- Communicated with athletes across other teams to plan events and fundraisers, Presented ideas to athletic department leadership to improve the student athlete experience, Corresponded with teammates and coaches to relay information and new ideas
  • Pingree Experience Day Camp, Hamilton, MA, Aquatics Director, Summers 2013-2019- Manage and evaluate employees by providing constructive feedback, Respond quickly and efficiently to high stress situations, Lead large amounts of children through self-created games and activities

Timeline

First Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher

Rose Tree Elementary
09.2023 - Current

Second Grade General Education Teacher

Rose Tree Elementary School
06.2021 - 06.2022

Second Grade General Education Teacher

Penn London Elementary School
09.2020 - 06.2021

Multi-age Kindergarten Teacher

Ayeyarwaddy International School
09.2019 - 06.2020

Student Teaching

Jennie E. Smith School
03.2019 - 05.2019

Student Teaching

May B. Leasure School
09.2018 - 12.2018

Teaching English

Biblioteca Kallipanchis
06.2018 - 06.2018

Methods Student

Newark Charter School
03.2018 - 05.2018

Teaching English

SOSEA San Lucas Sacatepéquez Nursery
01.2017 - 01.2017

Aquatics Director

Pingree Experience Day Camp
06.2013 - 08.2019

Tutor

The College School

Master of Education - Reading Specialist Endorsement

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, English As A Second Language

University of Delaware
Emily Reynolds