Substitute Teacher with 5 years experience who is adept at overseeing classes on long-term basis to cover for medical or personal absences. Passionate about instilling good study habits, fostering students' curiosity and instilling a life-long love of learning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
11.2017 - Current
Worked in pre-K through 8th on short term assignments throughout CPS in diverse neighborhoods following 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.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
CPS Skinner West Pre-School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Took over class for regular classroom teacher who could not return to in person teaching.
In person with pre-K students both spring and fall terms, managing assignments, student needs and keeping learning environment calm and fun during a very difficult time for students.
Organized and cleaned teaching areas following CPS Covid-19 strict protocol and my own demanding standards.
Administered standardized assessments and documented information in permanent records.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Remote Instruction
Skinner West - Classical, Fine Arts And Technology School
09.2021 - 12.2021
Created lesson plans using teaching software for remote instruction.
Took over 3rd grade class for regular classroom teacher from first day of term, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Communicated with parents via weekly email regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
Kept students involved and on-task with positive reinforcement strategies and creative techniques.
Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
Conducted parent/teacher conferences via Zoom.
Kept accurate and current attendance records, grading and notes on each student for returning teacher.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
06.1977
Skills
Organization and Planning
Lesson Plan Implementation
Staff Collaboration
Classroom Management
Assigning and Grading Work
Student Needs Assessments
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Remote Instruction
Skinner West - Classical, Fine Arts And Technology School
09.2021 - 12.2021
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
CPS Skinner West Pre-School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Substitute Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
11.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Special Education Classroom Assistant at City of Chicago/Chicago Public SchoolsSpecial Education Classroom Assistant at City of Chicago/Chicago Public Schools