Anna Foster
Orange,CA
Summary
Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of Education Studies. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational abilities. Offering excellent written and oral communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanent Substitute Teacher
College Grove Elementary School
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Accompanied students on field trips.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Worked with students in special education program by assisting them with academics and/or behaviors.
- Worked multi-line phone system in front office.
- Provided record keeping, data entry, photocopied files and greeted/checked in visitors.
Teacher's Assistant
Chapman's Retreat Elementary School
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Facilitated activities in small intervention groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Documented student progress and communicated with classroom teacher to keep informed.
- Provided clerical support for teachers (photo copying, creating posters, etc).
Paraprofessional Special Education
Foothill High School
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted students by working on daily living skills and a modified curriculum.
- Observed and controlled behavior of students according to approved procedures.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Provided clerical assistance to lead teacher.
Employment Coach
Integrated Resources Institute
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Assisted adults (24+) with disabilities in their work, volunteer, and/or recreational areas
- Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Collaborated with local employers to identify job opportunities for clients.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting vocational situations.
- Helped clients develop organizational, time management and specific job skills.
Customer Service Sales Associate
Tj Maxx Dept Store
08.2013 - 10.2016
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education Studies
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2021
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Instructional Technology
- MS Office Suite Knowledge
- Clerical Support
- Customer Service
- Process Transactions
- Call Answering and Routing
- Student Records Management
- Smart Board Technology
- Google Classroom
- Skill Development
- Data Entry
Timeline
Permanent Substitute Teacher
College Grove Elementary School
08.2021 - 02.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Chapman's Retreat Elementary School
02.2021 - 05.2021
Paraprofessional Special Education
Foothill High School
09.2017 - 09.2020
Employment Coach
Integrated Resources Institute
10.2016 - 08.2017
Customer Service Sales Associate
Tj Maxx Dept Store
08.2013 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Education Studies
Arizona State University