Alison Shoemaker
State College,PA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Supervisor
State College Area School District CEEL
State College, Pennsylvania
08.2023 - Current
- Supervises students in grades kindergarten through 5th grade during various activities like recess, snack, enrichment classes, and choice time
- Follows protocols to ensure student safety
- Engages actively with students to foster positive connections
Substitute Teacher
State College Area School District
State College
10.2021 - Current
- Works as the building substitute at Park Forest Elementary School
- Follows plans provided by the regular teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students
- Demonstrates ability to learn and convey a variety of subject matters quickly, while adhering to school processes and protocols
- Adapts lesson plans to respond to individual students' learning needs.
Long Term Substitute Teacher 1st Grade
State College Area School District
State College, Pennsylvania
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of the regular teacher
- Ensured that all materials were up-to-date and relevant to the curriculum being taught
- Organized classroom activities and monitored students' progress in order to facilitate learning
Long Term Substitute Teacher 5th Grade
State College Area School District
Park Forest Elementary
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Contacted parents regarding students' work and behavior in the classroom
- Collaborated with other 5th grade teachers to plan daily lessons
- Followed 5th grade curriculum and taught engaging lessons.
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School
State College
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Maintained a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
- Created monthly portfolios for each child
- Enhanced student learning by creating daily lesson plans that utilized a wide range of instructional and engaging activities
- Communicated with parents and guardians on a daily basis regarding their child's education and wellbeing.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Hazleton Area School District
McAdoo
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Taught all subjects in 2nd grade and 5th grade reading for an entire school year each
- Created lesson plans that followed curriculum guidelines according to district and state standards
- Administered assessments, evaluated students' progress and recorded results
- Attended parent conferences, professional development, and in-service trainings.
Student Teaching
Mifflin County School District- East Derry Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Developed and implemented daily and unit plans for kindergarten
- Conducted group and individual activities for all grade-level subjects
- Reflected on my performance in the classroom via reports in order to optimize self-improvement
- Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student and teacher interaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Pennsylvania State University
05.2018
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Communication with Parents
- Positive Attitude
Certification
Pennsylvania Teaching Certification, PK-4
Other Activities
Intramural Coach- Volleyball, Track and Field, Bowling
Park Forest Elementary School, 1/2023-11/2023
- Planed practices with fellow coaches to teach rules and skills
- Created a safe and fun environment for students to learn different sports
- Prepared students for district wide tournaments and competitions
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Teacher 1st Grade
State College Area School District
11.2023 - 12.2024
Group Supervisor
State College Area School District CEEL
08.2023 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher 5th Grade
State College Area School District
03.2022 - 04.2022
Substitute Teacher
State College Area School District
10.2021 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Goddard School
08.2020 - 10.2021
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Hazleton Area School District
08.2018 - 06.2020
Student Teaching
Mifflin County School District- East Derry Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Pennsylvania State University
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