Lori N. Woods

68 N. Water St. • Spring Grove, Pa • (717) 965-2664 • clamwoods@gmail.com


CAREER OBJECTIVE

Efficient profession with 8.5+ years experience and a prior knowledge of instructional techniques, educational software, and adaptive teaching methods aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Elementary Teaching role at your district.


KEY QUALIFICATIONS


  • Certified in elementary (K-6) education

  • Plans and instructs each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, technology, and
    motivational strategies to     engage students in active learning.

  • Incorporates learning modality principles into classroom to individualize instruction and
    improve learning.

  • Integrates useful technology to support student-driven learning.

  • Researches best practices for effective instruction.

  • Actively seeks learning opportunities to grow as an educator.


CERTIFICATION

  • Pennsylvania Instructional I—Elementary Education (K-6)

  • ACSI – Standard K-8

  • Level II Google Certified Educator

  • Nearpod Certified Educator


EDUCATION

  • Lancaster Bible College

    • Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (K-6)

    • Bachelor of Science in Bible

    • Associate of Arts in Bible

  • Wilkes University

    • Master of Science in Education, Classroom Technology

    • 4.0 GPA


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS


  • PAECT - a nonprofit, volunteer-led organization supporting and speaking for educational
    technology in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

  • Keystone Technology Innovator Program - identifies, invites and supports exemplary
    educators into a distinct and dynamic learning community. Keystones advocate the use of
    technology as a transformative tool to nurture the intellect, innovation and imagination of
    students.

  • EdTech Magazine – “Technology Solutions that drive education” – Keep up-to-date with
    technology research and innovations for the classroom.

  • International Reading Association – IRA is a professional organization which promotes
    effective reading instruction and facilitates dialogue about research in reading.


EMPLOYMENT & EXPERIENCE

  • 3rd Grade Teacher: York Academy Regional Charter School, York, Pa: 2016 – present

    • Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques

    • Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction

    • Provides consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and asks analytical
      questions that elicit students’ responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life
      experience and interests that are directly related to the content objective

    • Monitors and maintains a positive classroom environment that supports the school wide
      behavior expectation in which most students are engaged, incorporates mutual
      respect and provides cooperative learning opportunities

    • Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences

    • Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner

    • Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning


  • Instructional Assistant: York Academy Regional Charter School, York, Pa 2015-2016

    • Implement instructional interventions to support student learning

    • Tutor individuals and small groups to reinforce instruction

    • Assist in the administering and scoring a variety of tests according to student performance and behavior

    • Support and maintain classroom policies

    • Prepare instructional materials

    • Implement innovative technologies to improve student learning

    • Designing a STEM summer camp

    • Implements academic and behavioral interventions

    • Assist colleagues in ways to incorporate technology into the classroom


  • 3rd Grade Teacher: Christian School of York, York, Pa: 2011-2015

    • Prepared and utilized lesson plans for all subjects

    • Implemented multiple forms of assessment

    • Incorporated multiple resources to reach all learning types and styles

    • Created and maintained a classroom website

    • Utilized emerging technologies to improve student learning

    • Developed technology curriculum

    • Coached colleagues on differentiated instruction


REFERENCES


Elizabeth Gangloff, 4​th Grade Teacher, York Academy Regional Charter School

816 Heritage Hills Rd., York, Pa 17404

egangloff@yorkarcs.org

717-825-1830

Jane Ireland, Reading Teacher, York Academy Regional Charter School

3389 Heather Dr., York, Pa 17408

jireland@yorkarcs.org

410-708-2441

Pat Eger, Former Elementary Principal, Christian School of York

4254 Waverly Drive, Dover, Pa 17315

peger.kca@gmail.com

717-292-5945