Belinda Robertson
Pecos,TX
Summary
Proven educator with a track record of fostering student growth and academic success across various roles, including at Eunice Public Schools. Specializes in classroom management and collaborative learning, enhancing student engagement and performance. Expert in parent-teacher collaboration, ensuring a supportive learning environment. Achieved notable improvements in student writing skills and critical thinking abilities. Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Activity Center
City Of Eunice
Eunice, LA
06.2018 - Current
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Secondary Scholl English Teacher
Eunice Public Schools
Eunice, NM
08.1986 - 05.2018
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment by proactively addressing behavioral issues and promoting mutual respect among students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing expertise and offering guidance on effective teaching strategies.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and help all students succeed academically.
- Successfully prepared students for standardized testing by emphasizing test-taking strategies and conducting targeted review sessions.
- Served as an advisor for extracurricular activities, supporting student growth outside the classroom setting.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in secondary English education.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking abilities through the use of engaging literary analysis activities.
- Improved student writing skills by providing detailed feedback and personalized instruction.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
Substitute Teacher, 6-12
Eunice Public Schools
Eunice, NM
02.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Adjunct Professor of English
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM
01.1990 - 05.1995
- Assessed student progress regularly via exams, papers, and presentations, providing constructive feedback to guide improvement.
- Established a safe and welcoming classroom environment that promoted intellectual curiosity, open dialogue, and mutual respect among all participants.
- Delivered clear, concise, and informative lectures on a range of English literature topics, fostering an enriching learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, participation, assessments, and grades using digital platforms for easy access by both students and administrators.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for college-level English students.
- Planned, prepared and delivered lessons on American literature, British literature and grammar to [Number] students daily.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current with literature trends.
Secondary School English Teacher
Fort Sumner Municipal Schools
Fort Sumner, NM
08.1983 - 05.1986
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Served as an advisor for extracurricular activities, supporting student growth outside the classroom setting.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, fostering open communication and increased parent involvement in their child''s education.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment by proactively addressing behavioral issues and promoting mutual respect among students.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking abilities through the use of engaging literary analysis activities.
- Improved student writing skills by providing detailed feedback and personalized instruction.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM08.1988
Bachelor of Arts - English
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM12.1982
Associate of Arts - English
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM05.1980
High School Diploma -
Eunice High School
Eunice, NM05.1978
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching strategies
- Student Records Management
- Substitute teaching
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom Management
- Student Support
- Records Management
- Multitasking and Organization
- Faculty Collaboration and Support
References
Xan Hobbs
XHobbs@gmail.com
(575) 942-8802
PO Box Box 1397
Eunice, NM 88231
Rodney Lord
rodney_lord@AOL.com
(575) 390-8571
PO Box 1000
Eunice, NM 88231
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, 6-12
Eunice Public Schools
02.2024 - Current
Manager of Activity Center
City Of Eunice
06.2018 - Current
Adjunct Professor of English
New Mexico Junior College
01.1990 - 05.1995
Secondary Scholl English Teacher
Eunice Public Schools
08.1986 - 05.2018
Secondary School English Teacher
Fort Sumner Municipal Schools
08.1983 - 05.1986
Master of Arts - Education
Eastern New Mexico University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Eastern New Mexico University
Associate of Arts - English
New Mexico Junior College
High School Diploma -
Eunice High School