Savannah Metcalf

• Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and training advice .
• Within 3 Elementary school communities built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Designed 5 daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
• Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
• Helped over1000 students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
• Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
• Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
• Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
• Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
• Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.

As a second Grade teacher

• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
• Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
• Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
• Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
• Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.