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Barbara J Stahelski
Elementary School Teacher
South Deerfield,MA
Summary
Experienced substitute teacher with 6 years of experience successfully helping students achieve academic goals. Life-long learner and passionate educator looking to make difference in children's lives. Adaptable and flexible to meet classroom and institutional needs
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Clerical Assistant to School Nurse
Hatfield Elementary School
Hatfield, Massachusetts
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Assisted team members with administrative requirements by expertly using diverse office software.
- Managed relational database to store information for reference, reporting and analysis.
- Composed sensitive, confidential reports and documentation.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
Substitute Teacher PreK-Grade 6
Hatfield Elementary School
Hatfield, Massachusetts
02.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
Substitute Teacher
Northampton Public Schools
Northampton, Massachusetts
05.2021 - Current
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- 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
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes
- Assigned, explained and graded homework
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
Substitute Teacher/Instructional Assistant
Frontier Regional School District #38
South Deerfield, Massachusetts
03.2018 - Current
- Maintained smooth classroom operations by assisting teachers with any administrative, instructional or student support need.
- Enforced school rules, dress code and behavior to offer positive, learning-oriented environment to students.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored students during transitional and non-class times such as lunch periods and recess.
- Operated DVD players and projectors during lessons.
- Encouraged continuous development for students of ages through proactive in-class assistance.
- Promoted student progress by assisting with assignments and special projects.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- 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
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas
- Assigned, explained and graded homework
Short-Term First Grade Substitute Teacher
Hatfield Elementary School
Hatfield, Massachusetts
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Substitute Teacher/Substitute Instructional Assistant
Frontier Regional School District #38
South Deerfield, Massachusetts
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Maintained smooth classroom operations by assisting teachers with any administrative, instructional or student support need.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas
- Assigned, explained and graded homework
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities
Education
Currently Working On Masters Degree - Masters Degree in Education
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA 2016.09 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Westfield State College
Westfield, MA 09.1979 - 05.1983
Skills
Classroom management
undefinedCertification
Early Childhood Education (PreK-2) Emergency License - Expiration Date: 06/30/2023
MTELs
August 13, 2022, Scheduled to take the MTEL Foundations of Reading.
July 2018, MTEL Communication and Literacy Test, Writing Subtest, Passed.
June 20187, MTEL Communication and Literacy Test, Reading Subtest, Passed.
Interests
Timeline
Clerical Assistant to School Nurse
Hatfield Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Substitute Teacher
Northampton Public Schools
05.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher PreK-Grade 6
Hatfield Elementary School
02.2021 - Current
Short-Term First Grade Substitute Teacher
Hatfield Elementary School
02.2021 - 03.2021
Substitute Teacher/Instructional Assistant
Frontier Regional School District #38
03.2018 - Current
Substitute Teacher/Substitute Instructional Assistant
Frontier Regional School District #38
09.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Westfield State College
09.1979 - 05.1983
Currently Working On Masters Degree - Masters Degree in Education
Westfield State University
2016.09 - Current
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