Amanda Ray
Hamden,OHIO
Summary
Empathetic substitute with hands-on experience providing quality services helping children learn and cope with everyday stresses of life. Excellent listener and driven to help those who need a support plan to get up in the morning to those who just need a little extra attention that they otherwise get.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Vinton County Local School District
09.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
- Enhanced student engagement by implementing interactive teaching methods.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Portsmouth Ohio Local School District
11.2011 - 05.2013
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- 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.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH07-2011
Skills
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Learning strategies
- Child development
- Exceptional listening skills
- Activity management
- Empathy development
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Vinton County Local School District
09.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Portsmouth Ohio Local School District
11.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Shawnee State University
Similar Profiles
Nick MahanNick Mahan
Senior System Administrator / Technology Specialist at Hamilton County Educational Service Center / Southwest Local School DistrictSenior System Administrator / Technology Specialist at Hamilton County Educational Service Center / Southwest Local School District
Krystina KnechtlyKrystina Knechtly
Paraprofessional Aide at Adams County Ohio Valley Local School DistrictParaprofessional Aide at Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District
Kendra PurtellKendra Purtell
Certificated Substitute Teacher at Bakersfield City School District, Fruitvale School District, Grow Public Schools, Kern County Superintendent of Schools, Rio Bravo-Greeley School District, Lakeside School DistrictCertificated Substitute Teacher at Bakersfield City School District, Fruitvale School District, Grow Public Schools, Kern County Superintendent of Schools, Rio Bravo-Greeley School District, Lakeside School District