Marylou Sytsma
Bozeman
Summary
Dynamic middle school teacher with expertise in collaboration with other teachers, lesson planning and classroom management, and creating a positive learning environment in which all students can learn and grow.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Teacher
Manhattan Christian School
Manhattan, MT
08.2007 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that accommodated a variety of learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to create and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and experiences to enhance student engagement and community.
- Assessed student performance, both in formative and summative ways, and gave constructive feedback to maximize student learning and growth.
- Created hands-on learning opportunities for students in order to promote learning in school and off campus as well as to create a positive community of learners.
- Mentored new teachers to help them acclimate to the school culture and implement effective teaching strategies.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students and worked with appropriate support staff to help these students.
Middle School Teacher
Algoma Christian School
Kent City, MI
08.2004 - 05.2007
- Developed engaging lesson plans that appealed to a wide variety of learners.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects enhancing student engagement.
- Assessed student performance, providing constructive feedback to support academic growth.
Education
Continuing Education - U. S. History
Founding Forward (formerly Freedom's Foundation)
Valley Forge, PABachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Calvin College
Grand Rapids05-2004
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Learning assessments
- Parent-teacher communication
- Curriculum development
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Middle School Teacher
Manhattan Christian School
08.2007 - Current
Middle School Teacher
Algoma Christian School
08.2004 - 05.2007
Continuing Education - U. S. History
Founding Forward (formerly Freedom's Foundation)
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Calvin College