Linda Blakley

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
–Benjamin Franklin
“I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.”
–Albert Einstein

Contact Information Educational Philosophy

Passionate and dedicated to educating a diverse population of unique students
Linda Blakley in a positive learning environment fostering high expectations, curiosity,
2001 Spring Grove Drive motivation, continued interest, fluency, self-assessment, collaboration,
technological knowledge, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking to
Accokeek, MD 20607
promote academic achievement and social development to its fullest potential.
Cell 301-910-0028 Experience in Education
Home 301-283-6689
Student Teacher, Samuel Chase Elementary School
Email: 2/2018-6/2018
lindaellenblakley@gmail.com • With mentor teacher support, designed and instructed engaging whole
group and small group lessons in all content areas with focus on literacy,
language, and mathematical concepts.
Education • Assisted with assessment, including the Maryland Early Learning
Assessment, and analyzed data to ensure instruction met individual student
B.S. Early Childhood needs through differentiation, modifications, and accommodations.
Education with Teacher • Participated in faculty meetings, collaborative planning between grade level
Licensure teams and within the grade level teams, and all available professional
Grand Canyon University, development opportunities
06/2018
Interim Teacher, Prince George’s County Public Schools
10/2008-Present
Honors High School • Responsible for delivery of instruction and student safety in the absence of
Diploma with Advanced a certified educator following their directions for consistent instruction
Studies • Accepted nine long-term instructional assignments in first through fourth
Spotsylvania VA Public grade and elementary general music, including lesson planning, quality
Schools, 06/1993 lesson delivery, assessment, grading, student intervention
team/Individualized Educational Plan meetings with the support of a
certified educator
Strengths • Mentored new teachers in understanding the curriculum and students
throughout the transfer of power period
• Team player
• Dedication Camp Invention Teacher
• Technology integration 2012-2013
• Lifelong Learner • Taught hands-on explorative and creative lessons following STEAM
• Positive classroom expectations
management • Assisted the administrator with administrative duties
• Passion for helping
students learn
• Patience
Community-based Educational Impact
• Flexibility
• Responsible • Destination Imagination judge, 2014
• Advocacy for Camp Invention funding from County Council, 2010