Teaching Experience

Since the age of 13, I have been working with children in a variety of roles. I've been an elementary educator, preschool aide/teacher, childcare provider, tutor, and babysitter for groups and private families. My college education and years in the classroom have given me a strong foundation in child development, individualized instruction, and positive behavior guidance.

I've cared for children as young as infants through middle school, both independently and alongside parents. I have experience with Montessori-based kindergarten, group childcare, large-scale programs, elementary classrooms, preschool, and private family settings. I have worked with children of varying ages, abilities, languages, and cultural backgrounds.

I'm skilled in creating engaging, developmentally enriching opportunities through play, technology, hands-on experiences, and outdoor adventures. I'm calm under pressure, adaptable in changing environments, and deeply attuned to each child's unique personality and emotional needs.

I bring a healthy balance of structure and spontaneity. I encourage exploration while maintaining routines that foster comfort and stability. My goal is always to nurture curiosity, independence, and joy, helping each child grow into the best versions of themselves.

Certified Teaching

[July 2018 - October 2021]

Various Locations in Clarksville, TN*

3rd Grade Virtual All-Subjects Teacher

East Montgomery Elementary School
[2020 - 2021 School Year]
230 McAdoo Creek Rd. Clarksville, TN 37043

5th Grade ELA/SS Teacher

East Montgomery Elementary School
[2019 - 2020 School Year]
230 McAdoo Creek Rd. Clarksville, TN 37043

5th Grade All-Subjects Teacher

Minglewood Elementary School
[2018 - 2029 School Year]
215 Cunningham Ln. Clarksville, TN 37042

*After my first year of teaching, I made the decision to transfer to a school closer to my newly purchased home. While East Montgomery Elementary was intended to be my long-term workplace, I later had the privilege of moving to Germany. To support the school during the transition, I provided ample notice of my departure and remained on staff through the first quarter of the 2021-2022 school year to ensure continuity until a replacement could be found.

Experience with Gifted/Talented, ADHD, Autism Level 1, Dyslexia, and Learning Disabilities & Differences.

Teaching Certifications

Connecticut Teaching Certificate

Daisy W. CT Teaching Cert.pdf

Alabama Teaching Certificate

Daisy W. AL Teaching Cert Private.pdf

Tennessee Teaching Certificate

Daisy W. TN Teaching Certification.pdf

Highest Honors

Teaching, Leadership, & Technology Department

Preschool Teaching

Christlicher Kindergarten Auerbach

Auerbach, Bavaria, Germany
[January 2022 - October 2024]

Assisted in Montessori-based learning for children ages 2 to 7 an average of 4 days a week in a German speaking environment.
Promoted play-based, student centered, and curiosity driven learning.
Encouraged exploration and physical activity through structured and unstructured outdoor play, fostering curiosity and connection to nature.
Assisted in planning and executing seasonal and cultural celebrations to enrich children’s learning experiences.
Integrated multicultural learning experiences and basic English language skills.
Position concluded to move back to America at the end of ex-partner's three-year job contract.

Child Study Center

University of Montevallo, Montevallo, Alabama
[August 2016 - January 2018]

Personally selected for a paid aide position after demonstrating exceptional rapport and effectiveness with students during observation hours.
Assisted in implementing lessons and maintaining an engaging, well-structured classroom environment for preschool-aged children.
Engaged students through creative, play-based learning and adapted activities to meet diverse developmental needs.
Supported the lead teacher with daily routines, smooth transitions, and individualized instruction.
Contributed to activity planning, classroom organization, and preparation of educational materials.
Position concluded upon beginning my full-time student teaching placement

Student Teaching

First Grade

Meadow View Elementary, AL
650 Hours [Spring 2018]

Devised and utilized daily lesson plans that followed state and national standards in a Title I school setting.
Acted as lead teacher, managing and engaging 20 students, including 4 ELL students and 2 on PST.

Fifth Grade

Thompson Intermediate, AL
140 Hours [Fall 2017]

Taught over 60 students, team teaching between 3 different classrooms in all subject areas
Focused on effective classroom management practices and implementation

Second Grade

Clanton Elementary School, AL
75 Hours [Spring 2017]

Observed and taught 17 second grade students in a rural, low income setting

Third Grade

Meadow View Elementary
50 Hours [Fall 2016]

Observed in an inclusive (SPED) classroom setting.
Taught small group mathematics lessons

Extremely Organized Classroom & Extensive Personal Library

Students in my class walk in to a clean room that is well taken care of. Every student has a classroom job and all students are responsible for maintaining a friendly, safe, and clean environment.

My extensive classroom library is very organized and grouped by category. All of my books are digitally documented and can be checked out using a barcode scanner.

I often created my own posters, reference materials, desk nameplates, etc.

State Testing Results

In my first year of teaching, my students scored about the same or better on 11/13 (85%) of the state standards for reading and 27/30 (90%) state standards for math than the other 6 classes of 5th graders at that school.
Though state testing doesn't show everything, it does show that my students were able to better learn the material through my teaching style and methods.

I have my other state testing scores and observation reports with my stored classroom items, but do not have them digitally. They are available upon request.

Reference Materials Creation

I created many math process charts and reference posters to help my 5th grade students in my first year teaching.

Sadly, I do not have a picture of the completed wall.

I created my own phonics posters for a sound wall when nothing on the market matched what I was looking for. I also created my own phonics curriculum books.

I also created many reading/language arts process charts and reference posters. After my first year of teaching, I learned less is more and began making more concise posters such as the "Main Idea" poster.

Reading Notebook PDF.pdf

RLA Student Notebook

Here is an example of the reference materials I created for students to include in their Reading/Language Arts notebooks. While standard materials were provided to teachers, I customized my resources to better meet the specific needs of my students, ensuring a more tailored and effective learning experience.

Copy of E.P. Go Blue All Year

Custom Reading Fluency Chart with Graphs

During my time as an online teacher, I adapted traditional classroom methods for effective virtual use, including reading fluency activities. While traditional students tracked their progress manually, I enhanced the process by creating customized reading passages, developing original comprehension questions, and designing visually appealing charts and graphs to monitor progress. These improvements provided students with a more engaging and streamlined way to track their reading fluency and growth.

Please click around the chart in full screen to explore more.

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