LINDSEY F.

DEVYLDER

lfdevylder@fcps.edu

EXPERIENCED EDUCATOR AND ASPIRING SCHOOL LIBRARIAN

Highly Motivated and Licensed Educator with 10 years experience instructing
elementary education students, facilitating staff members, and creating and
implementing effective programs. An energetic, creative, and passionate educator, who
believes that students should be inspired to become lifelong learners and that all children
can learn and thrive in an environment that is stimulating, supportive, and appropriate to
their unique talents and abilities.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Instructional Leadership Used a balanced blend of methodologies to create and
enhance curricula, while incorporating numerous forms of technology.
Professional Leadership Conducted school-wide staff development and assumed
the role of team leader.
Strategic Collaborations Worked closely with other teachers to develop new
techniques and strategies to improve student achievement.
Effective Communicator Effectively interacted with diverse populations when
communicating with parents regarding student progress and content covered in the
classroom.

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MCLEAN, VA
2013
Present
Second Grade Teacher
Facilitated a second grade class consisting of 28 regular education, special
education, and ESOL students.
Facilitated a math class consisting of 32 advanced students, implementing third
grade standards and critical thinking skills.
Utilized multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to
inform instruction.
Used innovative methods, including technology, to produce effective learning
experiences including cooperative learning and differentiation.
Administered Developmental Reading Assessment and Cognitive Ability Test.
Highlighted Achievements
Completed Project Based Learning Training given by the Buck Institute.
Served as second grade representative on the CAT committee for 2 years.
Developed a buddy reading program with a fifth grade class.
Collaborated with reading specialist to implement Writers Workshop.
Encouraged reading for pleasure in the classroom through a well-organized
classroom library and available eBook programs.
Participated in weekly CLT meetings.
Directed year-long drama program (2013-2014, 2014-2015) for students in grades
4-6 with culminating end-of year productions.

SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MCLEAN, VA

2006
2011
Fourth Grade Teacher
Facilitated a fourth grade class consisting of 34 regular education, special
education, and ESOL students.
Facilitated a math class consisting of 20 struggling students, including special
education and at-risk students.
Collaborated with the special education teacher regarding mathematics, social
studies, and science instruction.
Utilized multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to
inform instruction.
Used innovative methods and incorporated numerous forms of technology to
produce effective learning experiences including cooperative learning and
differentiation.
Administered Developmental Reading Assessment, SOLs, and FCPS e-CARTs.
Highlighted Achievements
Created Panther Pride, an after school program for struggling third and fourth
grade students. The goal of the program was to help close the gap with struggling
readers and improve math computation.
Served as team leader and on the Faculty Advisory Committee for 3 years.
Participated in the Language Arts Committee to vertically align instruction among
the staff and train the fourth grade team on new assessments and programs.
Conducted DRA staff training at Spring Hill for teachers in grades 3-6.
Mentored 3 student teachers in the classroom.
Directed year-long drama program (2010-2011) for students in grades 4-6 with a
culminating end-of year production.

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

PRIVATE TUTOR
2008 2013
Supported various students in grades 2-7, demonstrating ability to develop
effective learning relationships at multiple age levels.
Created a specialized program tailored to each childs specific needs.
GRANTS CONSULTANT ALCALDE & FAY, ARLINGTON, VA
2011 - 2012
Researched available grants based on clients specific needs.
Developed reports and recommendations on the grants to present to clients.
FAIRFAX COUNTY SUMMER SCHOOL
Summer
2007
Remediated 15 struggling first grade students in Math and Language Arts.
Utilized numerous manipulatives and forms of technology to foster all types of
learners.

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

ST. LUKE JAMAICA COMMITTEE, McLean, VA

1999 2015

Planned and organized the annual St. Lukes Jamaica Night benefitting St. Patricks
Foundation in Jamaica.
Developed and maintained the committees website.
Designed and produced annual auction book.
Trained other committee members.
VIENNA LITTLE LEAGUE, Vienna, VA
Assistant Coach Rookie League Baseball Coached boys ages 7-9
VIENNA GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE, Vienna, VA
Assistant Coach Coached girls ages 10-11

Spring 2015
Spring 2013

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
Library Media Specialist Certificate, Old Dominion University expected June 2016
Master of Education in Elementary Education, The George Washington University
2006
B.A. with Highest Honors, Educational Studies, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 2005
CERTIFICATIONS
Virginia Postgraduate Professional License PreK-6
Library Media Specialist Endorsement K-12 (expected June 2016)
DRA2