Emily Dockter
Springfield
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Springfield School District, adept at fostering student engagement through innovative lesson plans and effective classroom management. Skilled in phonics instruction and relationship building, I utilize data-driven strategies to enhance learning outcomes and maintain strong parent-teacher communication. Committed to creating a collaborative learning environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher, Second and First Grade
Springfield School District
08.2018 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging student participation and collaboration.
- Implemented positive classroom management strategies promoting respectful interactions among students.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and classroom events.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Led professional development to colleagues on evidence based reading instruction and utilizing data-driven instruction.
- Participated in school and district committees such as ILT, BBSS, and MTSS.
- Helped form a Literacy Task Force to implement a more evidence-based curriculum District wide.
- Current Building K-2 Math Leader
- 2019 Horace Mann’s Crystal Apple Award Winner
Elementary Teacher, Second Grade
St. Aloysius Catholic Elementary School
08.2009 - 05.2018
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student comprehension and retention.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Monitored student progress through formative assessments and tailored feedback.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration utilizing flexible seating.
- 2018 Horace Mann’s Crystal Apple Award Winner
Education
Certified Dyslexia Practitioner Level 1 -
International Multisensory Structured Language Ed. Council
08-2024
Master of Arts - Special Education
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL 08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL12-2007
Skills
- Classroom management
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Literacy development
- Data-driven instruction
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher, Second and First Grade
Springfield School District
08.2018 - Current
Elementary Teacher, Second Grade
St. Aloysius Catholic Elementary School
08.2009 - 05.2018
Certified Dyslexia Practitioner Level 1 -
International Multisensory Structured Language Ed. Council
Master of Arts - Special Education
Concordia University Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale