Grace Getchell
Marine on Saint Croix
Summary
Mindful Elementary and Middle School Teacher successful at building positive relationships with all stakeholders to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Expert in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Equipped with extensive background in versatile and diverse education environments. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs and adhere to school policies. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking and inquiry processes to increase student engagement and performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Homeroom Teacher
Mahtomedi Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Implemented reading and writing curriculum to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Worked with staff members, teachers, and parents to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Middle School Reading Teacher
Escuela Internacional Sampedrana
08.2021 - Current
- Designed reading programs to meet diversified needs, including the majority of the learners as ESL students, and promoted inclusion by highlighting differing skill levels
- Documented and reported student progress and challenges in alignment with school requirements
- Communicated with parents to confirm at-home support for homework assignments and reading needs
- Worked with students to address reading needs, including ELL students and students with IEPs and ILPs
- Implemented diverse instructional techniques to enhance student comprehension and encourage students to explore new concepts
- Promoted intellectual curiosity by designing inquiry-based curriculum, and building student opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
6th Grade Team Leader
Escuela Internacional Sampedrana
08.2021 - Current
- Guided teachers in classroom management strategies and positive classroom environments
- Designed, created, and implemented the Leadership Program for Class Leaders, Student Council Members, and future Middle School Students
- Resolved issues ethically and with minimal conflict
- Scheduled and planned weekly meetings to communicate school-wide policies, create cohesion, and discuss grade-level concerns
- Liaised with administrators and educators to evaluate learning communities and improve student behaviors
- Leveraged emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills to defuse tense interactions
- Created and implemented school policies
4th Grade Teacher
Escuela Internacional La Lima
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Designed instructional material in alignment with common core state standards
- Utilized assessment data to adjust and improve instruction
- Built a positive and encouraging classroom environment by modeling good behaviors and using positive reinforcement techniques
- Navigated successfully to online instruction during COVID in 2019
- Organized class projects, team-based activities, and field trips to immerse students in key concepts
- Collaborated with department faculty to evaluate program efficacy and curriculum changes
- Prepared and monitored student-led conferences
- Worked with a team to plan and implement school-wide events, including Christmas programs, Field Day, Open-House, and more
- Tutored students struggling with course material in groups or individually
Program Coordinator
YMCA Camp Warren
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Supervised teams of camp counselors and recreation staff members
- Created daily camp itineraries with games and entertaining activities
- Monitored and recorded program statistics, evaluated activity interest and improved unpopular activities
- Used established de-escalation techniques to resolve issues immediately and calmly
- Cultivated welcoming and inclusive culture based on core program values
- Collaborated with management to action participant complaints
- Planned and directed special activities and events
Overnight Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA Camp Warren
05.2013 - 09.2016
- Guided groups of teenage girls into the Boundary Waters for 5-14 days
- Led the CIT (Counselor-in-training) program for the summer of 2016
- Guided a group of teenage girls on a 5-day hiking trip on the Superior Hiking Trail
- Designed curriculum as the 'Photo Head' and taught students how to use and print film photography
- Resolved conflict and discipline issues with campers and staff members
- Demonstrated healthy and positive behaviors to inspire young individuals
- Observed health, safety, and childcare rules and regulations to minimize safety hazards
- Supervised campers, creating positive and nurturing camp experiences for individual participants
- Planned team sports, games, and crafts events to entertain campers
Education
Master of Arts - TESOL
Hamline University
St. Paul, MNBachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Photography
College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MNHigh School Diploma - undefined
Stillwater Area High School
Stillwater, MNSkills
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Leadership
- Teambuilding and Teamwork
- Model positive behaviors
- Diversify instruction
- Communication
- Creative thinking
- Literacy development
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
5th Grade Homeroom Teacher
Mahtomedi Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Middle School Reading Teacher
Escuela Internacional Sampedrana
08.2021 - Current
6th Grade Team Leader
Escuela Internacional Sampedrana
08.2021 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Escuela Internacional La Lima
08.2018 - 06.2021
Program Coordinator
YMCA Camp Warren
05.2017 - 07.2018
Overnight Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA Camp Warren
05.2013 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Photography
College of Saint Scholastica
High School Diploma - undefined
Stillwater Area High School
Master of Arts - TESOL
Hamline University
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