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Terry Isringhouse

Wynne

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Forrest City School District, skilled in multimedia teaching and tailored instruction. Successfully enhanced student engagement and academic performance through effective classroom management and customized teaching strategies. Committed to fostering positive relationships with students and parents, ensuring a supportive learning environment for all.

Accomplished 30 year teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations, and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.

Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Teacher

Forrest City School District
08.2000 - 06.2024
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • 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.
  • Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
  • Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.

Elementary School Teacher

Palestine/Wheatley School District
08.1995 - 05.2000
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
  • Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • 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.
  • Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.

High School Math Teacher

Forrest City High School
08.1994 - 05.1995
  • Employed math lessons, demonstrations and interactive activities to teach and instruct high school students using educational materials, books and other learning aids.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom and administered approved discipline to create classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Led advanced and AP courses by teaching trigonometry, pre-calculus and calculus.
  • Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
  • Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
  • Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.

Education

Master of Science -

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
12-1997

Bachelor of Science -

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
05-1994

Skills

  • Multimedia teaching
  • Student assessment analysis
  • Materials sourcing
  • Classroom materials selection
  • Tailored instruction
  • Effective classroom management
  • Skilled in [software]
  • Lesson planning
  • Constructive feedback
  • Effective classroom management
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Student data organization
  • Customized teaching strategies

Accomplishments

  • Earned "Bessie B. Moore" Award in 2024, 2011, 2008, and 2003
  • Earned "Economic Education Advocate" Award in 2007

Timeline

Elementary Teacher

Forrest City School District
08.2000 - 06.2024

Elementary School Teacher

Palestine/Wheatley School District
08.1995 - 05.2000

High School Math Teacher

Forrest City High School
08.1994 - 05.1995

Master of Science -

Arkansas State University

Bachelor of Science -

University of Central Arkansas

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