Alicia Force
Oak Harbor,WA
Summary
Accomplished educator with proven expertise in classroom management and lesson planning, honed through roles as a Preschool Teacher and a sought-after Substitute Teacher at Oak Harbor School District. Specializes in fostering child development and implementing play-based learning strategies, achieving significant improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Self Employed
03.2020 - 06.2024
- Assisted and supervised up to 12 children.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents.
- Maintained well-controlled classroom by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Oak Harbor School District
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2017
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Child Development
- Activity Planning
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Self Employed
03.2020 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Oak Harbor School District
09.2017 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University