Emily Polak

4th Grade Teacher

Role
Elementary School Teacher at Fairfax County Public Schools
Location
Arlington, VA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Emily Polak

I am an experienced educator with a strong background in teaching mathematics and…

Experience

  1. Elementary School Teacher

    Fairfax County Public Schools

    Aug 2018 — Present · North Springfield, VA, US

    Experienced in adapting the county curriculum to meet diverse student needs-Designed supplemental activities and lessons for instruction and assessment purposes-Utilized a range of educational platforms and technology tools to personalize learning and analyze data to inform instruction-Routinely viewed as a \"go to\" technology resource-Constantly researched and experimented with different technology sources to supplement instruction-Developed and implemented a Social Emotional Learning curriculum-Utilized small group instruction daily to meet various academic levels, English as a Second Language, and Special Education students in an inclusive setting-Applied formative & summative assessment data for continual improvement in teaching strategies-Integrated Advanced Academic strategies and facilitated critical and creative thinking strategies within the curriculum-Collaborated with specialists and fellow educators to analyze data & plan effective lessons-Designed cross-curricular Project Based Learning aligned with district and state standards-Led the Student Council Association-Led the 4th Grade team, fostering collaboration & advocated for the team and students-Maintained proactive and positive communication with parents throughout each school yearTechnology Proficiency-Proficient in utilizing various Learning Management Systems (LMS), including Google Classroom, Blackboard Collaborate, Schoology, and Clever-Demonstrate the ability to create and deliver engaging content, assessments, and interactive learning experiences through these platforms-Skilled in Google and Microsoft applications, Level 1 and Level 2 Google Educator certifications-Proficient in diverse educational technologies: computers, Apple products, document cameras, Promethean, and Smart Boards-Integrate a diverse array of educational websites into the instructional framework-Utilize resources to personalize student learning experiences and assess academic progress

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Time Management
  • Fundraising
  • Microsoft Office
  • Leadership
  • Facebook
  • Teamwork
  • Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Social Media
  • Microsoft Word
  • Social Networking

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