Lori Barton
Vilonia
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Vilonia Public Schools, utilizing innovative teaching methods and data-driven instruction to enhance student performance. Skilled in fostering collaborative environments and building strong relationships with parents, resulting in increased student motivation and success. Committed to differentiated instruction and maintaining a respectful classroom culture.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Math Teacher
Vilonia Public Schools
Vilonia, AR
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Established positive relationships with parents through open communication channels like email updates, phone calls, and conferences about their child''s progress in mathematics.
- Monitored student progress using formative assessments, allowing for timely intervention and targeted instruction when necessary.
- Managed a diverse classroom of learners with varying abilities, differentiating instruction to meet individual needs and promote success.
- Built a strong classroom culture focused on respect and cooperation among students by modeling appropriate behavior and enforcing clear expectations consistently throughout the year.
5th Grade Math Teacher
Vilonia School District
Vilonia, AR
08.2007 - 05.2018
- Addressed diverse learning needs by differentiating instruction, ensuring each student had an opportunity to succeed.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance in curriculum development.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing student motivation and success.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining a respectful and orderly learning atmosphere.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of weakness and adjust teaching strategies accordingly, resulting in improved student performance overall.
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Vilonia School District
Vilonia, AR
08.2002 - 08.2007
- Designed lessons for problem-solving, creativity and communication skills.
- Encouraged, secured and maintained involvement of parents and other community members in support of instruction.
- Planned learning activities to address individual differences among students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by employing proactive approaches, including setting high expectations for conduct and consistently enforcing rules fairly.
- 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.
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Studies in Teaching And Learning
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV05-1999
Skills
- Innovative teaching methods
- Collaborative project engagement
- Instructional methods
Timeline
6th Grade Math Teacher
Vilonia Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2023
5th Grade Math Teacher
Vilonia School District
08.2007 - 05.2018
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Vilonia School District
08.2002 - 08.2007
Master of Science - Advanced Studies in Teaching And Learning
University of Central Arkansas
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas