Paige Vavra
Elkhorn,NE
Summary
Dedicated teacher with demonstrated ability to motivate and engage students in learning. Manages diverse classroom, assessing student progress and developing positive relationships with students and parents. Organized and dependable person successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Missouri Valley Community School District
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual, and social development.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Kindergarten Teacher
Council Bluffs Community Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with the Kindergarten team and instructional coaches.
- Administered and used multiple forms of assessment to guide lesson plans and small groups.
- Participated in professional development, using what was learned in the classroom.
- Built strong trusting relationships with students and other staff members.
5th Grade Student Teacher
Glenwood Community School District
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Kindergarten Student Teacher
Glenwood Community School District
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
- Used multiple forms of assessment to help develop and guide lesson planning.
- Perceived teacher and student relationship, built strong trusting relationships.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of Concordia - Nebraska
Seward, NE12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA05.2021
Skills
- Faculty Collaboration
- Interactive Media
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Parent Communication
- Empathy
- Patience
Timeline
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Missouri Valley Community School District
08.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Council Bluffs Community Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
5th Grade Student Teacher
Glenwood Community School District
01.2021 - 03.2021
Kindergarten Student Teacher
Glenwood Community School District
10.2020 - 12.2020
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of Concordia - Nebraska
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Buena Vista University
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