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Lorraine Bell

Oxford

Summary

Dynamic Teaching Professional with a proven track record at Cecil County Public Schools, adept at implementing differentiated instruction and fostering student motivation. Skilled in classroom management and parent-teacher communication, I successfully enhanced student engagement through innovative teaching strategies and collaborative learning, contributing to significant academic improvements.

Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Professional

Cecil County Public Schools
10.2001 - Current
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through consistent communication, promoting a collaborative approach to education.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of each learner, resulting in increased academic success.
  • Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with educational trends and research-based strategies for student success.
  • Served on school committees to advocate for student needs and contribute to overall school improvement initiatives.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
  • Organized extracurricular clubs and events that engaged students outside of the classroom setting, cultivating a well-rounded educational experience.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Led professional development workshops for fellow educators on topics such as technology integration and innovative teaching methods.
  • Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district.

Customer Service Manager

Waldbaums Supermarket
11.1987 - 01.1996
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
  • Managed a team of customer service representatives, fostering a positive work environment focused on teamwork and collaboration.
  • Reduced customer complaints, proactively addressing issues and implementing effective solutions.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

College of Notre Dame
Baltimore, MD
05-2007

Bachelor of Science - Education

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
05-1997

Skills

  • Cooperative learning
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Student-centered learning
  • Student motivation
  • Teaching strategies
  • Peer tutoring
  • Group instruction
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Adaptive learning

Accomplishments

  • Administration - Managed behavior improvement plan that resulted in a 30% increase in work outcomes for all at-risk middle school students on my caseload.
  • Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
  • Received commendation from Cynthia Craig, principal for successfully working with students with behavior problems.
  • Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% average to 87% average.
  • Named "Teacher of the Year" at [Rising Sun Elementary] in [2010].

Timeline

Teaching Professional

Cecil County Public Schools
10.2001 - Current

Customer Service Manager

Waldbaums Supermarket
11.1987 - 01.1996

Master of Science - Special Education

College of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science - Education

Southern Connecticut State University

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