Driven Substitute Teacher adept at overseeing classes on long-term basis to cover for medical or personal absences. Passionate educator with in-depth approach to learning. Successfully leverages wide range of instructional approaches.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute
E.S.S
Columbia, SC
10.2021 - Current
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Early Childhood Teacher
Sunshine House
Columbia, SC
08.2017 - 06.2020
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Sales Associate
Pep Boys
Columbia, SC
07.2014 - 09.2016
Cultivated a customer-focused shopping environment by greeting and responding to all customers in a friendly manner
Actively pursued personal learning and development opportunities
Answered customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner
Took care of my customers from start to finish, closing the sale at the register and ensuring they had a pleasurable visit
Carried out "Pick Tickets" from our service department bringing them the parts they needed
Regular housekeeping duties to keep up with the cleanliness of the store.
Lead Teacher
Smart Kidz
Columbia, SC
09.2012 - 09.2014
The main responsibility in my position, is to provide care for the students in the center
I was over the toddler's class which was a toilet training class
Creating monthly lesson plans, providing an hour of scheduled physical activity, and regular housekeeping duties to keep the classroom as sanitized as possible.
Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Machine Operator
Shaw Industries
Columbia, SC
09.2011 - 12.2012
Operate a machine that makes carpet fibers during a 12-hour shift
Fixing any errors the machine makes during operation
Keeping the work area clean and clear of tripping hazards l Using teamwork to efficiently and effectively meet the daily production quota
Regularly attend safety meetings.
Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
Assistant Head Cashier
Harbor Freight
Columbia, SC
01.2008 - 04.2010
Welcomed customers into the store and helped them locate items
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
Made bank runs for the store
Did daily paperwork
Managed the cashiers, transaction overrides, and returns
Assisted customers on the sales floor
Worked with the management team to implement the proper division of responsibilities
Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to the responses.
Education
Certificate - ECD 101
Midlands Middle College
Columbia, SC
2013
High School Diploma - Business
Dutch Fork High School
Irmo
2008
Skills
Classroom Management
Student Progress Reporting
Enforcing Classroom Rules
Google Classroom
Conflict Management
Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
SMART Technology
Additional Information
References:
Jessica Jones - Colleague of 2 years - manandjessica@gmail.com - (860) 995-0643